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Leonardo da Vinci: Art, Science, and Genius

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Explore the life and genius of Leonardo da Vinci in this captivating lecture by Walter Isaacson. Delve into Leonardo's masterpieces, including the Tobias and the Angel, Water Flow studies, and the Adoration of the Magi. Examine his groundbreaking notebooks, anatomical studies, and scientific innovations. Compare Leonardo's work to that of Michelangelo and discover how he seamlessly blended art and science. Gain insights into iconic works such as the Vitruvian Man, Virgin of the Rocks, Lady with an Ermine, and The Last Supper. Uncover the fascinating details of Leonardo's fresco techniques and his innovative approach to perspective. Engage with a Q&A session to further understand the impact of this Renaissance polymath on art, science, and human knowledge.

Syllabus

Intro
Walter Isaacson
Tobias and the Angel
Water Flow
Cloth Merchants Wife
Adoration of the Magi
St Jerome in the Wilderness
Notebooks
Companions
Leonardo da Vinci
Vitruvius Man
Chemical Devices
Anatomy
Virgin of the Rocks
Lady with a Norman
The Last Supper
The fresco
The window
Michelangelo vs Leonardo
Anatomy Studies
Art and Science
Questions


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