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Landscape Appreciation of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Artwork

Ruochen GaoDepartment of Architecture, Chang’an University, Xi’an, Shannxi Province, China*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

Nowadays, people pay more and more attention to landscape beauty, and the comfort and beauty of the living environment are considered important. Urban construction is gradually transforming into an environmentally friendly society. In order to promote the transformation of contemporary landscape design from mechanical design to humanized and natural design, this paper studies three works created in the Renaissance period under the guidance of humanistic thoughts, and analyzes the landscape expression in these works. The author adopts the method of case analysis. The Virgin of the Rocks, The Annunciation, and The Adoration of the Magi are selected. Through observation and analysis of the painting background, the expression of content and characteristics of each work, appreciating landscape reflected in Leonardo da Vinci’s artwork during Renaissance. The study aims to summarize the common characteristic and explore the reference significance for the present art landscape and promote the healthy development of urban construction. Renaissance gardens inspire contemporary landscape architects to pay attention to human feelings and primitive nature in their designs.

Keywords: Leonardo; landscape; Renaissance
Published: May 17, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/3/20220284
Volume: CHR Vol.3
pp. 248-253
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