Summary of Análisis de La última Cena de Leonardo da Vinci

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In this video, a professor discusses the meaning behind Leonardo da Vinci's "Análisis de La última Cena." She states that the painting is about the Christian deity, Christ, who is present in the background and in the foreground. The professor also points out the artist's obsession with representing the mystery of the moment.

• 00:00:00 Leonardo da Vinci produced a series of sketches of the Last Supper, depicting a real and concrete scene of apostles and disciples gathered around a table to share a meal. In 1495, he had completed 43 years and lived in Milan for 11 years. Although he had a wealth of knowledge, he always longed for one final artistic accomplishment. In 1513, he painted the Mona Lisa, a painting that has captivated audiences for centuries. One day, Lorenzo de' Medici, a friend of Leonardo's and the lord of Milan, commissioned him to paint a final scene for the refectory of his friend's monastery, the Dominicans. The scene, which Leonardo called "Asenet," was to be a scene of the Last Supper, with apostles and disciples seated around a table. Leonardo knew that this was a realistic opportunity, as all the participants would be real people and would behave in their natural manner. He began by drawing sketches of the various expressions on the faces of the people around the table. He then wrote down his observations of the scene before beginning to paint. He noted that the various gestures and expressions of the participants were spontaneous and natural. He continued to write about the painting, describing the various characters
• 00:05:00 In this video, a professor discusses the meaning behind Leonardo da Vinci's "Análisis de La última Cena." She states that the painting is about the Christian deity, Christ, who is present in the background and in the foreground. The professor also points out the artist's obsession with representing the mystery of the moment.
• 00:10:00 In this video, Leonardo da Vinci's last painting, "The Last Supper," is analyzed. Various techniques are discussed for ensuring the highest quality graphic images, and Leonardo eventually achieves this goal. However, the painting begins to deteriorate over time, with regular restoration work always going wrong. In World War II, the painting was destroyed in bombing raids, and subsequent restoration efforts have not been successful. In recent years, however, a team of experts from China has undertaken a restoration project that is now being presented to the public. Leonardo's contemporaries were responsible for instituting the restoration when they decided that the painting needed to be moved from its original location. Da Vinci's grandson, Piero Marini, was the president of the University of Florence when the painting was moved. We interviewed him and he shared some interesting insights about the painting. The painting is a tribute to nature and adventure, and it is the first modern painting that uses representational views of movement. It still needs work to be fully understood, and it is an honor to be a part of it.