 Leonardo
da Vinci
World Award of ArtsThe
“Leonardo da Vinci” World Award of Arts has been established
as a means of acknowledgement to those who endeavor to create different
expressions of art.
It
is conferred upon a renowned artist, an avant guardist , or an authority
on the subject whose work constitutes a significant contribution
to the artistic legacy of the world.
The qualifying jury is constituted of internationally renowned artists,
authorities, and members of the World Cultural Council.
The
World Award of Arts grants a Diploma, a Commemorative medal, and
10,000 U$ dollars.
Leonardo
da Vinci
(1452-1519)
A
universal man, Leonardo possessed a spirit of scientific inquiry
and mechanical inventiveness that was centuries ahead of its time.
His genius as a painter, draftsman, sculptor, architect and engineer
exemplified the Renaissance Humanist ideal.
The
unfolding of his genius occurred during the 17 years he spent as
painter and engineer for the Duke of Milan. Leonardo´s surviving
works consist mainly of a few paintings, as well as a large number
of drawings, scientific diagrams, and notes on diverse subjects.
His “Last Supper” (1495-1497) and “Mona Lisa”
(La Gioconda 1503-1506) are among the most popular and influential
paintings of the Renaissance. Also well known are “The Virgin
of the Rocks” (1483-1485), “The Virgin and Child with
St. Anne” (1499) and his “Self Portrait”.
Despite
the fragmentary nature of his surviving achievements, his genius
will continue to live as a legacy of knowledge to inspire the imagination
of modern man.
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