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#20 - The Genius of LEONARDO DA VINCI

Feb 21, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 20
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In this episode #20, embark on a journey into the life and mind of Leonardo da Vinci, a Polymath. We delve deep into his iconic paintings such as the enigmatic "Mona Lisa" and the monumental "Last Supper," and many others, uncovering the talent behind each stroke. We unravel da Vinci's multifaceted brilliance, from his mastery of engineering and human anatomy to his revolutionary insights into astronomy, sculpting, and weapon creation and many more things. Explore his techniques, his insatiable curiosity documented in his notes, and his use of mirror scripts and divine proportions. Through the lens of the Renaissance era, we examine da Vinci's early years and the profound lessons we can glean from his unparalleled legacy. 00:00 - Renaissance Era 04:09 - Early Age 08:27 - Polymath 09:36 - Mirror Script 12:23 - His Work 25:19 - Golden Ratio 29:19 - Famous Paintings 45:40 - Ahead of his Time 47:10 - Codex Leicester 49:07 - Bronze Horse 51:58 - Da Vinci Code/Conspiracies  55:07 - Identifying his work 01:07:29 - Lessons
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