Wednesday, October 7, 2009

A Rare Combination of Genius


“For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.” –Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo Da Vinci was a man ahead of his time, coming up with ideas that would change the world and its perspective. He had ideas which revolutionized the renaissance. The ideas of flying machines and movable bridges were some of his ideas which were never thought of until he came along. The work he did was kept in a notebook, though he had clever ideas, only a few of them were ever built. He had designs for machines that were ahead of his time and perhaps even ours. He designed the first tank, ball bearings, catapults, and various other objects. Despite being an inventor Da Vinci also had interest in art and architecture. He would spend time practicing until he could paint masterpieces.
Leonardo was an apprentice to the artist Andrea del Florence when he was 17. Da Vinci was famous for paintings such as the “Last Supper” mural, and the Mona Lisa. Leonardo Da Vinci, a rare combination of an artist and scientist, will continue to inspire the many cultures of the world.


Leonardo Da Vinci's Flying Machine

Pic Source:http://ened.tistory.com/archive/200805

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