“Nothing is so much to be feared as Evil Report.”
Quote by Leonardo da Vinci
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The notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci
This compilation represents the surviving written and drawn works of Italy's Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), the celebrated Renaissance polymath known for his contributions to art, science, and engineering. The notebooks, written predominantly in his distinctive mirror script, span thousands of pages and cover an extraordinary breadth of subjects, including human anatomy, botany, zoology, geography, astronomy, mathematics, and mechanical inventions. The documents reveal his systematic approach to observation, his detailed anatomical studies based on dissection, his plans for flying machines, and his ideas about water flow and canal systems. These manuscripts constitute one of the most important primary sources for understanding the intellectual history of the Renaissance period and demonstrate the mind of an artist who viewed science and art as interconnected pursuits. more
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Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath whose works and ideas had a profound influence on the world. He was a renowned painter, sculptor, inventor, scientist, musician, and engineer. more
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