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In Tuscany, the quaint village where Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci was born—and you can see some of his original work
Not far from Florence, the Tuscan hills harbour a village full of light and memories. At Vinci, Leonardo's genius seems to ...
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Why Leonardo da Vinci’s brilliance endures, 500 years after his death
His father, Ser Piero da Vinci, held elevated status ... Fascinated by the principles of engineering, Leonardo devised plans for bridges, buildings, and military equipment. Above all, he yearned ...
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Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie with “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci
The representation by Leonardo da Vinci depicted the moment immediately after Christ ... Both the church and convent buildings (e.g. the cloisters) have been the object of continuous restoration works ...
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Buildings were constructed that were bigger ... to discover for themselves the secrets of the universe. Leonardo da Vinci pioneered the study of human anatomy and Galileo Galilei rocked the ...