Annotated Bibliography

By: Abel Haynes

Primary:
"Anatomical sketch by Leonardo da Vinci." World of Anatomy and Physiology. Gale, 2007. Gale
Biography In Context. Web. 2 Oct. 2014.
This is a detailed sketch of the human neck and shoulder muscles by Leonardo da Vinci.
By analyzing this drawing, I learned that Da Vinci had a deep enthusiasm for learning the
anatomy of the human body and paid attention to detail.I can use this information to show
that Leonardo was one of the leading pioneers in anatomy.
"A drawing of Leonardos best-known invention, a flying machine, which he designed by
observing bird..." Renaissance and Reformation Reference Library. Ed. Julie L. Carnagie,
Peggy Saari, and Aaron Saari. Vol. 5: Primary Sources. Detroit: UXL, 2002. World
History in Context. Web. 4 Dec. 2014.
This drawing shows Leonardo's winged flying machine based off the mechanics of a bird.
I learned that some of Leonardo da Vincis works are based off of things created by
nature. I can use this sketch to illustrate da Vincis obsession with flight .
"Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci." Gale World History in Context. Detroit: Gale, 2010. World
History in Context. Web. 4 Dec. 2014.
Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is an extremely famous painting of a woman with a
peculiar smile. By taking a closer look at this work of art, I realized how much detail was
not only on the character of the painting, but the background scenery also had detailed
swerving roads and tall mountains. With this painting , I can show how Leonardo da
Vincis art expressed the Renaissance's new views.
Vinci, Leonardo Da. LEONARDO DA VINCI MAPS: TOWN IMOLA, ITALY. Digital image.
Leonardo-Da-Vinci-Biography.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Oct. 2014.
The image is a very detailed map of Imola, Italy. I learned that Leonardo da Vinci created
maps, which required great math as well as art skills and was far ahead of its time. I will
use this information to show that Leonardo was one of the people to lay the foundation to
building accurate maps.

Secondary:
Alun. "Paris; A Photographic Tour of the Main Sites along the Seine." HubPages. HubPages, 15
Oct. 2013. Web. 22 Feb. 2015. This source is a website with various articles on it, one of
which includes a picture of The Louvre. I learned that The Louvre is one of the most well
known museums in the world. I can use this source to show how The Mona Lisa is so
valuable to man that is kept in one of the best museums in the world.
Abbagnano, Nicola. "Leonardo da Vinci (14521519)." Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Ed. Donald
M. Borchert. 2nd ed. Vol. 5. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2006. 281-282. World
History in Context. Web. 5 Dec. 2011
This source does a great job at explaining how Leonardos math and science skills closely
linked to his art pieces. I learned that da Vinci published his Treatise on Painting , which
talked about how nature and art was linked to mathematical order. With this source, I can
help others better understand how Leonardo da Vincis math and science discoveries led
to more realistic artwork.
"da Vinci's deadly devices: the master painter was also a military architect who filled
sketchbooks with his lethal visions." Military History Sept.-Oct. 2008: 50+. General
OneFile. Web. 2 Oct. 2014.
This Article refers to Leonardos life as a military architect. I learned that some of
Leonardos inventions were actually lethal weapons, which taught me that da Vinci was
also an innovator of military and combat. With this information, I will be able to show
that Leonardo da Vinci was a leader in the innovation of machines relating combat.
"Leonardo Da Vinci: An Inventor Ahead of His Time." The Inventions of Leonardo Da Vinci.
InventHelp, 2008. Web. 25 Jan. 2015.
This website lists various inventions of Leonardo da Vinci. I learned in detail about many
of Leonardo's inventions, specifically his self propelled cart. Using this information, I can
explain to my readers of how Leonardo da Vinci's inventions led the engineering
community to recreate his ideas as state of the art technology 400 years later.
"Leonardo da Vinci." UXL Encyclopedia of World Biography. Ed. Laura B. Tyle. Vol. 6. Detroit:
UXL, 2003. 1136-1139. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 2 Oct. 2014.
Leonardo da Vinci describes Leonardos life as whole, from beginning to end. I learned
about how da Vincis early life contributed to his success. Using this information, I
can show what Leonardos life was like in his early years and how he excelled even at a

young age.
"Leonardo Da Vinci." Paintings,Drawings,Quotes,Biography. N.p., 2011. Web. 28 Jan. 2015.
This source has a detailed library of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings, drawings, and quotes.
I learned that da Vinci created many more well known masterpieces than I originally
thought he had. I can use this source to better display Leonardo's artwork and to prove his
legacy of being a great painter.
"Leonardo da Vinci." Renaissance and Reformation Reference Library. Ed. Julie L. Carnagie,
Peggy Saari, and Aaron Saari. Vol. 5: Primary Sources. Detroit: UXL, 2002. 37-48. World
History in Context. Web. 5 Dec. 2014.
This source talks about some of Leonardos accomplishments, but seems to focus more
on his achievements as an artist and less on his inventions. I learned that Leonardo
developed advanced techniques such as how to paint light reflecting off of skin to make
his art more realistic. I can use this source to inform people of Leonardos paintings and
the techniques he used to make them so remarkable.
"Leonardo Da Vinci: Timeline." Leonardo Da Vinci: Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Jan.
2015.
This is a website based around Leonardo da Vinci that contains a timeline for
Leonardo da Vinci. I learned the specific dates of Leonardo da Vinci's significant
paintings, applications, and events through its informative timeline. I can use this source
to create a timeline of Leonardo da Vinci's life on my website.
"Life, Scientific Methods, and Anatomical Works." Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography.
Vol. 8. Detroit: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2008. 193-206. World History in Context. Web. 4
Dec. 2014.
In the source, Life, Scientific Methods, and Anatomical Works. , detailed description of
many of Leonardos significant works. I learned of many things he discovered, such as
The Geometry of Vision. With the information in this document, I can show what a huge
impact Leonardo made in Math and Science.
"Main Page." Wikimedia Commons. N.p., Sept.-Oct. 2004. Web. 27 Jan. 2015.
This source is website created to host a large selection of images and audio files,
including images of Leonardo da Vinci. I learned that Leonardo created a self portrait of
himself, which must have been extremely difficult to do. I can use this source to produce
images of Leonardo da Vinci so that people know what he looks like on the website.
"Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519)." World of Earth Science. Ed. K. Lee Lerner and Brenda
Wilmoth Lerner. Vol. 2. Detroit: Gale, 2003. 611-612. Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Web. 2 Oct. 2014
This Biography talks about Leonardos life and how he contributed to math, science, and
geology.I learned that Leonardo studied fossils, and that with the information he correctly

hypothesized that where he was studying was once below sea level. I can use this
information to show how Leonardos study of fossils led him to grasp the concept of
geologic time, which was ahead of his era.