Fine and Applied Art Object

I feel that Leonardo da Vinci's studies of the human body are prime examples of objects that represent both fine and applied art. The purpose of these studies were to record aspects of the human body in fine detail. As Leonardo did recorded the body he expressed his findings through his own personal style. These drawings have been praised for both their beauty and for their accuracy.

In the example to the left, Leonardo recorded aspects of the skeleton. He represents bones in small groups and in larger working systems. He also recorded notes on how the skeleton functions and other observations to give even more detail.

Although Leonardo did not consider these works as art pieces, his status as a great artist makes these works a visual record of his process, aesthetics and style.