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Then read through other people's questions and respond thoughtfully to at least three of them.
If he were still alive today would he influence the modern art or would we be stuck in the renaissance art time? Think of time travel and he came here. Would he choose to change our art or change his way of art?
ReplyDeleteI think Leonardo coming to 2016 with time travel wouldn't affect our art much other than him adding more art to our collection. At some point, we have to move on and we can't keep doing the same thing over and over.
DeleteI think Leo coming to 2016 would change our art. If Leo starts making money here then other artists will see this and change their art to gain more money using more of a renaissance style as Leo would.
DeleteI think that he wouldn't affect today's art much more than he already has. He was one of the first painters to paint people realistically with bone structures and so on, and we can still see influences of that in today's art.
DeleteI think that Leonardo coming to 2016 would more change the art of the future than our art now. In his time people didn't change their art to be like his but we were later influenced by it. Leonardo would probably stick to the same style that he had but he would use our new materials to his advantage to enhance his work.
DeleteIf Leonardo was alive in our time we would most likely still have some classic Renaissance artworks but he would eventually become a modern artist with works outside the Renaissance time period.
DeleteHe would not influence modern art, but modern art may influence him.
DeleteIf Leonardo was alive today, who would he be inspired by, if anyone?
ReplyDeleteIf Leonardo were alive today I believe he would be inspired by Bill Gates. This is because in his time there was nothing of a cell phone or a pc software.
DeleteIn a more broad sense, I think he'd be fascinated by the first things of their kind with their inventors, like Steve Jobs with Apple. I believe he be inspired by people that had a greater impact on life itself or created such a colossal monopolizing company.
DeleteI personally think that Leonardo would be inspired by organizations such as the ALAWF (American League Against War and Fascism) because of his hatred for war. I also think that on a professional level, Leonardo would be inspired by inventors such as Jy Mangano.
DeleteLeonardo would most likely be inspired by the efforts of modern scientists, such as Einstein of the 1900's, Tesla, Schrodinger, and other large influences on the modern perception and knowledge we have today of their respective fields as a whole.
DeleteIf leo was alive today would he try to compete with other artists/inventors/scientists?
ReplyDeleteYes, Leonardo would try to compete because he would need money. Leonardo did the same thing when he made weapons for the Duke of Milan even though he didn't support violence.
DeleteWhile not being for war in a literal sense, I think he'd definitely want to complete with fellow inventors, scientists, and artists to see who was truly the person with the most abstract spectacle of an imagination. It's like war, but almost a friendly sparring with your mind.
DeleteLeonardo would most likely ignore all the other professionals around him. Instead of focusing on beating others, he would work in his own space and naturally become superior.
DeleteI don't think Leo would have to try hard to be better and compete with others. Considering all the amazing things he created way before his time, it's hard to imagine what he would do with our current technology. I think he wouldn't have to try, he would literally just create and discover better things than others.
DeleteThere is no doubt in my mind that Leonardo would try to compete with others. Leonardo would try to show his superiority in art science and technology to the people of this time, as he is one of the greatest of all time.
DeleteYes, Leonardo was very determined and always wanted to be the best. He would compete with others. (and win obviously)
DeleteI think he wouldn't be able to because of the huge differences from our time eras. New styles of art have come and Leonardo wouldn't even know much about them. In terms of science and inventing present day scientists have gone far beyond Leonardo's study of sciences. Inventing has modernized too. What would be a challenge for Leonardo to build in the renaissance has probably already been invented. Since Leonardo came from a less advanced time his ideas would also probably be only good for that time. With his renaissance mind he couldn't make new ideas in our time period.
DeleteIf Leonardo was alive today, would he still use his old drawing and painting techniques, or would he start using a tablet and stylus?
ReplyDeleteI think Leonardo would defiantly eventually adapt to use tablet and stylus because he would see others doing it and want to improve his abilities.
DeleteI think that Leonardo might start out using his old techniques, but he would eventually start to use a tablet and stylus because he sees others making great art that way.
DeleteI think that he would start using the new technology that is available in this day but that he would still use his original methods of sculptures and paint. He would probably make a new form of art that we haven't thought of.
DeleteIf Leo were alive today, I think he would use new technology. He was part of the Renaissance, which means new era. Leonardo was part of a time which was meant for inventing and accepting the new. Also, he may even invent more technology, along with what we have now.
DeleteLeonardo would most likely stay old school with what he learned since its what he did his best works in but in this day and age technology would creep into his works and he would eventually have to use it.
DeleteHe would use a combination of both.
DeleteI believe that Leonardo would probably mainly use old school techniques because he was very talented with these tools, and he would probably be the best in this area. As the saying goes, "If it isn't broke, don't fix it".
DeleteHow might Leonardo react to modern war machines?
ReplyDeleteI think Leonardo would be truly baffled by how much destruction can be cause by such small weapons. At the same time, he would be appalled because he doesn't condone violence.
DeleteWell since Leonardo had created the groundwork for many of the weapons, he would probably be fascinated by the power that people had created using his design, maybe feel pride at his inventions coming as far as they did. However due to his opinions of war and violence he would most likely not condone the use of the weapons.
DeleteHe would want to know exactly how they work.
DeleteHe would probably be overwhelmed by how much war machines have changed or how many new ones have been invented. Not only do we have flying machines we have flying machines that drop bombs. Since he came from such a far back time he would be amazed at these inventions.
DeleteIf Leonardo had not designed war machines because he didn’t believe in war, how different would our military weapons be now?
ReplyDeleteWe wouldn't have as strong weapons such as tanks and powerfully weapons. Such things as tanks would be replaces with regular guns. Our weapons would be less powerful.
DeleteI think that our weapons would be more watered-down than previously thought. Who knows, we might even be using Nerf guns as weapons. I think he'd find a way to make a more humane or thoughtful way of winning a battle or war.
DeleteSince Leonardo invented the base of most of our modern weapons, without him they would be different. Not necessarily better or worse but still very different. Some of his ideas we still use and our entire system would be changed.
DeleteSince Leonardo's military inventions were usually reinvented over the course of time, most of his weapons would eventually be created. Granted, they wouldn't have the base of Leonardo's, which could change their appearance and their course of improvement. But they would still potentially be viable.
DeleteAre way of war would be different with the tank being completely gone.
DeleteLeonardo did make warmachines, but a lot of the things he came up with weren’t actually made, so the his effect on the industry would be minimal. One example if this might be when he came up with a tank design. No one made it, so it didn’t do as much.
DeleteThe residential market is tough. What do you believe Leonardo's dream home would look like? Would it be so grand that it would be too much to make, fund, and work on and had to be left as a mere sketch, a figment of his imagination?
ReplyDeleteI believe Leonardo would live in a modernly furnished, medium sized apartment. He could focus with the minimal decor while still showing his love of art and architect.
DeleteI believe Leonardo's house size would of course depend on where he decides to live and where he works, which will effect the wage he gets. If he lived in a healthy community where everyone loved art he would be making a nice living, wage wise, and would possibly be living in a large/ medium sized with nice modern furniture. Being Leonardo he probably have one room for art and another for science. Leonardo da Vinci was not known for completing projects so he would have closets full of unfinished artworks.
DeleteI think Leonardo would design his own home and optimize it for productivity. He would want to live in a small town, close to nature, but would need to live in a somewhat populated area to communicate his ideas. To compromise, I think Leonardo would live on the outskirts of a major city.
DeleteWhat would Leonardo's political views be? Would he be a Republican or Democrat? Explain.
ReplyDeleteIf he was alive today, Where (in the United States) would Leonardo Da Vinci live?
ReplyDeleteIf Leonardo was alive today, I believe he would live in a small town. Leonardo would love the feel of being alone and the silence of country living. Although, I could also see him living in a Brooklyn, New York apartment, working on his works in his studio. But, I feel that the quiet of rural living would more suit Leonardo.
DeleteI think Leonardo would live in a very creative and artistic city if here were alive today. He liked to look at things and expand into things others didn't. His many interests could effect his decision. He definitely wouldn't want to be in a loud city because there would be a lot of people, noise, and distractions.
DeleteLeonardo would live in a large and populated city such as New York or Chicago. He would need to be easily contacted by possible investors, and he would gain many experiences that could influence his art.
DeleteI think that if Leonardo was alive today, he would live in a poor town with lots of poverty. He would probably move to the town to research so that he could invent a new machine to help them. He may make a new medicine for HIV or AIDS that they could afford.
DeleteI believe that Leonardo would live in the state of New York. There are many different areas in New York. Leonardo can paint the beautiful hills upstate, and then show off his works in the most populated city in the country, New York City.
DeleteI could see Leonardo living in somewhere more rural area of a state but still have access to drive to a big city if he wanted to
DeleteI think he would love to live in New York because it may be the closest thing to the busy streets of Italy
DeleteWhere would Leonardo attend school now with all of the various options?
ReplyDeleteI see Leonardo going to no school at all, for he wouldn't have any time since he would be so busy painting and inventing. If he did go to school, he would be going as a teacher instead of a student.
DeleteI don't think Leonardo would go to school. There is nothing the school would teach him that he can teach himself. He would find school boring and would not get much out of it anyway.
DeleteI think Leonardo would go to school for like one month before getting kicked out for being really annoying and correcting teachers.
DeleteI would think Leonardo would probably found his own university instead of enrolling in somebody else's
DeleteI think that Leonardo da Vinci would be going to some sort of art school and probably never get things turned in, however things that he would might learn will help him make a new painting possibly even better than the Mona Lisa.
DeleteI think Leonardo would finish High School, but would not attend college. I feel as though Leonardo would feel confined at an art school and would probably get in trouble for turning in assignments late.
DeleteHow different would our economy be if there never was a Leoanrdo da Vinci? What parts of our world specifically would be affected the most?
ReplyDeleteItaly would be most affected because that is where he lived
DeleteIf Leonardo was alive today, which social media would he use most.
ReplyDeleteI don't think Leonardo da Vinci would use social media. He would view it as a distraction that takes away from his productivity.
DeleteI believe that if Leonardo was alive today he would use Instagram and Pinterest the most. This is because on those social medias people post pictures of themselves, so in this way he could possibly be able to take a closer look at bone structure while he is painting that person especially if that person is at work and is not capable of coming to his studio that day. The websites also contain pictures of nature from all around. He would use these grand pictures for extravagant backgrounds in his artworks. Those pictures come from all around the globe and come with new colors and shading, making him explore his artistic ability even more. He could get closer with his details in his artworks. On the app, Instagram, he would be capable of zooming in on any picture and look at detail. People also post pictures of items and objects that they believe are artistic and colorful. So, on Pinterest and Instagram he could search for those artistic pictures and find something to give him inspiration in an instant.
DeleteIf Da Vinci was alive today he would use Instagram so he could post his photos of inventions
DeleteI believe that Leonardo would probably use almost all of the social media apps so that he could get pictures of his paintings to everyone on the internet.
DeleteI believe Leonardo would have a practically inactive Instagram account. This would be to post invention ideas or other things like that.
DeleteLeonardo would probably use mostly tumblr. and deviantart because he'd be able to take inspiration from other artists. But also seeing as he was a horrible procrastinator, instead of making art to post he'd probably just look at pictures of cats or superwholock fan art for hours.
DeleteIf Leonardo was still alive, what things do you think he would invent?
ReplyDeleteIt's quite possible he wouldn't be inventing anything. Back in the Renaissance time, he was such a procrastinator that in 67 years, he finished about 15 paintings. In our time, extreme procrastination isn't tolerated with our artists.
DeleteAssuming that Leonardo da Vinci were alive today, what sort of new scientific fields or engineering fields would he learn? Would he learn the rudimentary information of the field? Or would he delve deep into a field and research fields essential to knowing that field?
ReplyDeleteI think Leonardo da Vinci would go into mechanical engineering fields as he was very interested the concept of making inventions that could move on their own.
DeleteWould Leonardo da Vinci use technology more or less than the average person, and why?
ReplyDeleteI dont think Leonardo da Vinci would use technology. He would view it as a distraction that takes away from his productivity.
Deletehe would use it less because he isn't used to todays tech
DeleteI think that Leonardo da Vinci would use it more because of all the opportunities that he could have with all the new programs in thechnology.
DeleteI believe he would be interested in today's technology and use it time to time but still like to separate himself from our technology and use it less to be able to pursue real activities.
DeleteI believe that Leonardo would use technology because of his "Laziness". Leonardo was known for procrastinating and who's to say he didn't spend that time binge watching Netflix?
DeleteI think Leonardo would use more technology than the average person because of it's usefulness. Technology would be a large part of his inventions and his tools to invent.
DeleteWhat invention did Leonardo create that proves to be the most useful
ReplyDeleteIf Leonardo da Vinci were still alive to this very day, do you think that he would end up creating a lot of new inventions such as technology wise, transportation wise, or anything else. Would Leonardo have his own company.
ReplyDeleteyes in this day Leonardo would have plenty of resources to make stuff so he would and he would be good at it
DeleteYes i believe he would invent more and have his own business because he would be supplied with many different new things to make inventions.
DeleteYes, I think Leonardo would end up making a lot of new inventions because he would have access to modern tools and building materials. Also, he could use stronger metal alloys to build more effective inventions. I think he would have his own company because he would have lots of patents on hundreds of different products, and he would probably be richer than Bill Gates because he would have a large company earning him billions of dollars.
DeleteIf Leonardo lived right now, what recent events do you think he would feature as the subjects of his paintings?
ReplyDeleteHe would paint Donald Trump like he did Mona Lisa and it would be great
DeleteI think things like the 9/11 or the election would be the subjects of his paintings.
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ReplyDeleteIf Leonardo was alive today would he be interested in memes and making memes.
I think Leonardo would be interested in memes because memes are great art and Leonardo would benefit from them.
DeleteHow do you think Leonardo da Vinci would react to power tools and modern inventions like welding or steel?
ReplyDeleteI think Leonardo would be really excited about them and try to use them the second he could. I think that with these tools he might make some of his own inventions without other help.
DeleteI think Leonardo would be amazed with modern power tools and inventions because they would open an entire field of new inventions Leonardo could make. Also, modern tools would help Leonardo make many of his drawings a reality because he could use modern alloys which are stronger and lighter than the building materials of his time.
DeleteIf Leonardo was alive today would he support the Golden State warriors or the Cleveland cavilers.
ReplyDeleteWell because this is such a vague question I would think that Leonardo wouldn't even follow sports because of his involvement in his art and engineering.
DeleteDo you think Leonardo inventions would change if he was here now with the resources we have now
ReplyDeleteHis works could become more complex and more likely to work and be perfected with all of the resources we have now. His inventions could be preserved now with the hard materials we have today
DeleteOf course they would change!!!
DeleteWhich school in the Fort Zummwalt district would Leo go to, North, East, South, West.
ReplyDeleteIf Leonardo Da Vinci was alive today, who do you think he would be friends with (well known celebrities, inventors, CEO's, etc.)?
ReplyDeleteI would think that Leonardo would be friends with his "type" such as painters, engineers, and architects.
DeleteHe probably would've been friends with Steve Jobs and Bill Gates.
DeleteI think he would be friends with some of the famous people of today as many people today are famous because of their creativity, and Leonardo would love to explore other people's viewpoints. However, he would also dislike a lot of celebrities, as many famous people today are famous for stupid reasons.
DeleteHow would Leonardo think about trans people?
ReplyDeleteseeing as there are accounts of him being charged with sodomy and only ever having any intrest in men i feel Leo would be accepting of his fellow LGBT+ members.
DeleteIf Leonardo were alive today what his ideas and inventions be different than his from the renaissance?
ReplyDeleteThey would be much different because he could have better tools and resources to collect data and information about the world around him. Also, he would be able to more easily test some of his theories with some of the new opportunities he could find today.
DeleteToday we have many more materials and tools for many different tasks. He would've had access to all kinds of information to help him create better inventions and more ideas.
DeleteIf Leonardo was still alive today, would he still be an inventor, artist and scientist, or would he decide to have a different profession? If he did decide to have a different one, what would it be?
ReplyDeleteI think that Leonardo would be a scientist because there is so much more technology today that would make it much easier for him to use his talents to discover new things and find better ways to do things that we already do.
DeleteIf Leonardo was still alive, would he be as well known as he is today, or would he be only well known within his profession?
ReplyDeleteI think it varies for each profession. In his artist field, he would be as well known, but for his science field, he would well known in his field only. For his inventor field, it varies. He might be well known for a few things, but not many.
DeleteHe would once again be one of the most well known people in the world. By getting ideas from today's culture, he could make his works even more extravagant, and they would be noticed and shared because of social media. People are much more open to new ideas today than we were in the past.
DeleteHow do you think Leonardo would respond if he walked into the GATE classroom today? Do you think he would want to participate?
ReplyDeleteYes! He would definitely want to participate. He would probably even be a teacher!
DeleteI think he would love GATE, and he would love to participate because he loves to communicate his opinions.
DeleteI think that he would find it an interesting environment and might try to participate, but he would only stay for some time because we would get side tracked too much.
DeleteMany people believe that Leonardo was homosexual. Assuming that this is true, do you think that if Leonardo lived today, would he get married or adopt children?
ReplyDeleteI think that he would get married. He would do this because he could marry somebody who had similar interests and he could work with. If he had children, his curiosity would probably get the best of him and he'd try to do some sort of experiment on them... I can't see him being a very good parent...
DeleteSeeing as he was charged with sodomy, i do believe he would get married but not adopt. Leo would want the support of a relationship but i feel he would get aggravated with his child calling every animal a doggie and end up banging his head on the floor of an aquarium at Sea World because his kid keeps calling the octopus a puppy.
DeleteIf Leonardo were alive today, what space would he like to create his art or scientific drawings in?
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