Filippo Brunelleschi's invention of linear perspective during the Renaissance was further developed by his apprentice, a young artist named Leonardo da Vinci. Now modern artists can give da Vinci's famous perspectograph a try with a project that uses cardboard boxes, plastic covers, and a new perspective!

Concepts

the italian renaissance, the renaissance, renaissance art, perspective drawing, leonardo da vinci

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Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class member bring in their own boxes and empty CD cases for the project
• Create a cross-curricular assignment between social studies and art class

Classroom Considerations

• Requires the use of an X-Acto knife; supervise learners closely or allow them to use scissors instead
• Lesson calls for old CD cases, which may be difficult to come by these days

Pros

• Provides an adaptation for a larger image using a window
• A fun, hands-on way to connect to history

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.10a RI.11-12.10a