“Grand Masters of the Renaissance: the Classical Tradition Rebornâ?Discussion Questions:1a. Describ

“Grand Masters of the Renaissance: the Classical Tradition Rebornâ€Discussion Questions:1a. Describe the moment captured in Leonardo’s Last Supper painting and why disciples are shown on the same side of the table.1b. Describe techniques used by Leonardo to give more realism to this work.1c. Select and discuss an invention (or proposed invention) by Leonardo that most fascinates or surprises you, and explain why.2a. Identify two (2) classical (Greek and Roman) figures or qualities in any work by Michelangelo or by Raphael.2b. Discuss why popes and other patrons might allow such trappings of ancient pagan culture in a Christian society, even in sacred contexts.ExploreLeonardo da VinciArt of Leonardo da Vinci, Chapter 14 (pp. 481-486)Partial restoration of the Last Supper – http://www.philvaz.com/apologetics/LeonardoLastSupper.htmImages, article, and 16th century copy of the Last Supper – http://www.abcgallery.com/L/leonardo/leonardo4.htmlLeonardo’s work in science and invention – http://www.museoscienza.org/english/leonardo/models-exhibited (scroll down to thumbnail photos; click to enlarge and read more information)Michelangelo and RaphaelStylistic features or imagery from ancient classical art and myth, Chapter 15 (pp. 488-9, 504-5)Sistine Chapel tour – http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/sistine-chapel-ceiling.htmlSistine Chapel information – http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/m/michelan/3sistina/index.htmlSistine Chapel theory –http://karlzipser.com/michelangelo.html