Leonardo da Vinci 3D Art Cube | Renaissance & High Renaissance Art History Activity
 
This Leonardo da Vinci 3D art cube introduces students to one of the most influential artists of the High Renaissance through hands-on exploration. Students color, cut, and assemble the cube while studying da Vinci’s famous paintings, portraits, and sketches.
 
What’s Included:
1 printable 3D cube template featuring six panels
High-quality images inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous works:
Mona Lisa (portrait and use of sfumato)
Lady with an Ermine (portrait and symbolism)
La Scapigliata (study of expression and flowing hair)
Self-Portrait (red chalk drawing of Leonardo as an older man)
Annunciation (early work showing perspective and composition)
Salvator Mundi (Christ with crystal orb and blessing gesture)
Artist quick facts (life, location, media, High Renaissance context)
Color, cut, and assemble into a 3D cube
Reference images of each artwork for coloring guidance
Why You’ll Love It:
Introduces High Renaissance art alongside Northern Renaissance studies
Highlights Leonardo’s mastery of anatomy, line, and shading
Encourages careful observation, analysis, and attention to detail
Builds fine motor skills and spatial reasoning through 3D construction
Perfect for art history units, early finishers, centers, or homeschool lessons