This document provides information on numerous artworks by Leonardo da Vinci from the 15th and early 16th centuries. It includes paintings such as the Annunciation, Madonna of the Carnation, Portrait of Ginevra de' Benci, Virgin of the Rocks, Mona Lisa, and The Last Supper. It also lists many drawings and studies by da Vinci, including anatomical studies, designs for architecture and sculptures, studies of heads and hands, and Vitruvian Man. The artworks span da Vinci's career and showcase his mastery of painting, drawing, and anatomical investigation.
The document discusses how ancient settlements along the Nile River developed. It describes how the annual flooding of the Nile provided rich soil that allowed farming without plows. However, some years the floods were too small or too large, harming crops and lives. Over centuries, wise farmers learned to predict the floods by observing the stars, developing early astronomy and calendars. They also learned to control the river through irrigation systems like canals, dykes and reservoirs, establishing early engineering practices.
The document discusses Michelangelo's career as a sculptor and painter in Italy during the High Renaissance period. It provides details on many of his most famous works such as the Pietà sculptures, David statue, frescoes in the Sistine Chapel ceiling including Creation of Adam, and the Last Judgement wall painting. Images and descriptions are given for each of these major works located in churches and museums in Rome, Florence, and Milan.
The document discusses how ancient farmers along the Nile River learned to control its flooding and developed early astronomy and engineering. As the Nile flooded each year, depositing rich soil, settlements grew along its banks. However, floods were sometimes too large or small, harming crops. Over centuries, wise farmers noticed the floods correlated with star positions, allowing them to predict flooding and develop calendars. They also built canals, dykes and reservoirs to store and distribute water, establishing early engineering practices.
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