Did you know that Leonardo da Vinci was not only a great painter, but also an inventor, anatomist and scientist?
Leonardo da Vinci is the perfect example of limitless curiosity. He was a brilliant artist, but also a visionary who studied the human body, designed machines ahead of his time and left sketches that inspired advances in engineering, medicine and science.
In this module, we will explore his life and legacy. We will analyze his most famous paintings, discover how he applied proportion and anatomy in his works, and learn about his strange habit of writing backwards. We will also learn about the Renaissance and Humanism, the movements that drove his genius.
Join us on this journey through the art, science and creativity of a man who challenged the limits of his time and continues to inspire the world.
Character Curiosities
- 🖋 He wrote backwards – He used mirror writing (from right to left) so that it could only be read with a mirror.
- 👀 Mystery in his works – The Mona Lisa is famous for her enigmatic smile and the technique of sfumato, which gives a smooth effect to the contours.
- 🔬 Obsession with anatomy – She dissected bodies to understand how the human body worked and apply it to her paintings.
- 🚀 A man ahead of his time – He imagined flying machines, diving suits and futuristic cities centuries before they were possible.
