Da Vinci - The Genius
Sketch of a tank. Courtesy Grande Exhibitions
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Featuring an array of full-scale machine inventions, reproductions of his famous Renaissance paintings, and detailed anatomical sketches, Da Vinci - The Genius demonstrates the full scope of Leonardo da Vinci's remarkable innovations as an inventor, artist, anatomist, sculptor, engineer, musician, and architect. Most of what is known about Leonardo da Vinci's scientific ideas and inventions comes from his codices or notebooks. The intact pages contain notes and sketches about geometry, fauna and flora, engineering, flight, anatomy, mathematics, physics, and philosophy. A cadre of Italian artisans reproduced many of Leonardo's machine inventions, using techniques and materials available in 15th-century Italy. Among the machines on display are: glider, parachute, precursor to the modern helicopter, forerunner of the modern military tank, automobile, submarine, and interactive ball bearing and gear systems. Free Family Drop-In Programs: Saturdays @ 3pm: July 10, August 7 Wednesdays @ 2pm: July 14 & 28, August 11 & 25 Investigate the principles of flight as you create your own whirligig to take home. The exhibition has been made available by Grande Exhibitions, Fondazione Anthropos of Italy, and French engineer Pascal Cotte.
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