Unit 3 FRQ: Visual Analysis (The Last Supper)

This assignment focuses on Leonardo da Vinci's iconic painting, "The Last Supper," created between 1494 and 1498 C.E. Students will explore the techniques used by Leonardo to create depth, represent figures, and emphasize Christ, as well as how these elements reflect the characteristics of the Renaissance.

Examine the image of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" and answer the following questions.

Describe how Leonardo created a sense of depth in "The Last Supper."

Describe how Leonardo represented the figures in "The Last Supper."

Using specific visual evidence, explain at least two ways in which Leonardo has created an emphasis on Christ in "The Last Supper."

Explain how the visual characteristics of "The Last Supper" are typical of the Renaissance, the era in which Leonardo worked.