Leonardo da Vinci Word Search
Leonardo da Vinci, as a word search. 12 words drawn from famous works, materials, and the movement they belong to sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: MONALISA, LASTSUPPER, VITRUVIANMAN, ANNUNCIATION, BAPTISM, GINEVRA, ERMINE, SFUMATO, CHIAROSCURO, TEMPERA, OILPAINTING, GESSO.
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Leonardo da Vinci word list, defined
- ANNUNCIATION /ˌæn.jʊˈneɪʃən/ · noun
- The act of announcing or the state of being announced; a formal declaration or notification, especially of a birth or a divine message. Related: announcement, declaration, notification, proclamation.
- BAPTISM /ˈbæptɪzəm/ · noun
- The act of baptizing or the state of being baptized; a sacrament in many Christian churches in which a person is initiated into the Christian faith by being immersed in water or having water poured on their head. Related: initiation, christening, ordination, confirmation.
- ERMINE /ɜːrˈmaɪn/ · noun
- A fur of a stoat or weasel, especially when white, used as a trimming for a cloak or other garment, or as a symbol of royalty. The white fur of a stoat or weasel, especially when worn as a trimming for a cloak or other garment. Related: fur, trim, cloak, robe.
- CHIAROSCURO /tʃɑːrəˈskʊəroʊ/ · noun
- An artistic term that refers to the use of strong contrasts between light and dark in an image or scene, often used to create a sense of volume or depth. This technique is commonly used in painting and photography to create a dramatic effect. Related: contrast, light and shadow, tenebrism, chiaro.
- TEMPERA /ˈtɛmpərə/ · noun
- A painting medium consisting of pigments suspended in a water-based solution, used for creating artworks, especially in the Renaissance period. A temperamental person is one who is prone to sudden changes in mood or behavior. Related: paint, medium, pigment, color.
- GESSO /ˈdʒɛsoʊ/ · noun
- A mixture of water, binder, and pigment used as a primer for painting, especially on wood or canvas. Related: primer, painting medium, ground, undercoat.
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