Introduce students to one of Leonardo da Vinci’s most fascinating sketchbook habits with this mirror writing Art activity.

Students experiment with writing and drawing in reverse before creating an original artwork incorporating Leonardo-inspired mirror writing, sketches and annotations.

The activity encourages students to explore mirror writing, coding, symmetry, handwriting, annotation and creative composition.

An engaging way to combine Art, historical investigation and problem-solving in one accessible activity.

Ideal for KS3 Art, Leonardo da Vinci artist studies, Renaissance topics, early finishers, homework, cover lessons and independent learning.