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800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;mso-para-margin:0in;mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";}Discoverwhy The Last Supper is one of the most controversial images in theworld. This article explores The Last Supper’s appeal and why it hasbeen the centre of so much debate. It will highlight the elements that areoften over looked and how being in its presence will make you reassess thebrilliance of Leonardo da Vinci.Ifyou are a lover of art then you can’t afford not to buy a Last SupperTicket. This is one of the most mysterious paintings produced in theRenaissance. The painting was commissioned by the extremely wealthy, art lovingDuke Ludovico Sforza and his duchess Beatrice d’Este. Its purpose was todecorate the refectory in the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie just outside Milan. Leonardo wasfamous amongst the Renaissance Court circles and was highly sort after by thispoint in his career.  Leonardoda Vinci is one of the most exciting artist of all time and his work continuesto baffle scholars from across the world.  Leonardo da Vinci was as much ascholar as he was an artist. It is difficult to understand the power of hiswork without seeing it first hand. The Last Supper Ticket allows you to thismaster piece up close.Controversyaround this image has escalated over the years, suggesting Leonardo wasconveying subliminal messages. The condition of the mural has only helped fuelthis debate. Leonardo’s experimental technique resulted in the mural to crackand crumble away during his own lifetime. Leonardo was a fantastic inventor andexperimenter resulting in him making ground breaking discoveries. The LastSupper however, was certainly not a success! His experimental use ofmedium resulted in disaster and later restoration has only added controversysuggesting figures have been manipulated to change the images meaning.Frescopainting was the typical medium of the Renaissance artists. The technique waspainting onto wet plaster; the drawback was its time limitations. Work had tobe completed before the plaster dried and was difficult to be altered. Leonardoused tempera made up of egg yolk and vinegar plus oil painting on dry plaster.He was able to adapt his mural as and when he wished. In theory an excellentidea but the paint didn’t mix with the plaster, and quickly decomposed.TheLast Supper’s crumbling surface has however not taken away from the impactthe image gives when seen on site.  Its impressive size, standing at15x29ft brings the refectory to life. This was not accidental. Leonardo hascreated a innovative form of perspective. The image is located above a doorwaytherefore high above the viewer’s head yet, we feel like we are eye level withChrist. Furthermore the objects on the table are visible. The underside of thetable should only be visible from as standing position. He has adapted ourperspective to blur the boundaries between our reality and the religious event.Leonardo’s unique technique can only truly be appreciated when view on site,reproductions lose the fantastic achievement of the world greatest artist.Leonardoda Vinci’s desire to merge reality with the image went further than just hisuse of perspective. Small element such as the table cloth and the cutlery wouldhave matched the same used in the hall. It would appear that the nuns sharedthe same space as the holy figures as they too ate their supper. The paintingwould appear to be an extension of the room.Whenvisiting The Last Supper all pervious preconceptions will vanish. Theworld famous image can not be compared to its reproductions When consideringthe mural’s decomposition and its relation to the view within the Convent ofSanta Maria delle Grazie you will realize why Leonardo da Vinci is considerbeing one of the world’s greatest masters. But decide for yourself, buy a LastSupper ticket and make up your own mind!