We just learned about the Statue of Jimmy Carter by Frederick Hart.
We've learned about sculpture and art from all over the world!
Let's learn a little more about some of the most famous artists in history.
One of the most famous artists ever was Leonardo da Vinci.
His full name was "Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci".
His father's name was Ser Piero, and he was born in the town of Vinci in 1452.
So his name really means Leonardo, son of Ser Piero, from Vinci.
He grew up in this small town near Florence Italy with 12 brothers and sisters, and without a lot of money.
When he was about 14 years old he moved to Florence and got a job as a student in an art studio.
He was working for a famous artist named Andrea del Verrocchio, and he worked with other famous artists like Donatello, Ghirlandaio, Perugino, Botticelli, and Lorenzo di Credi.
While he was studying there he learned about all kinds of science, not just about working with paint and sculptures.
The first painting that we know was made by Leonardo da Vinci is a drawing of the Arno Valley in 1473.
(from: wikipedia - leonardo da vinci)
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