Davinci

Learning from Leonardo

Da Vinci's genius habits.

Famously known for his mischievous Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci was not only a great artist, but a scientist and inventor as well.

Da Vinci's creative genius is chronicled through his art and journals and research reveals him to be a true Renaissance man and far ahead of his time, inspiring generations of creative thinkers, artists, inventors, and innovators.

This engaging series is based on the seven timeless principles explored in Michael Gelb's How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day, and delves into da Vinci's methods and habits related to his creative explorations and inventive accomplishments with practical advice on applying the principles to better develop and enhance your own creative life today.

Da Vinci's Arte & Scienza: Using both sides of your brain

Mind-mapping da Vinci-style.

Da Vinci's Corporalita: Taking care of your body

Cultivating grace, ambidexterity, fitness, and poise.

Da Vinci's Connessione: Seeing the interconnection between things

Using the larger picture to your advantage.

Da Vinci's Curiosita: Being curious about everything

Cultivating an insatiably curious approach to life.

Da Vinci's Dimostrazione: Leaping into your experiences

Challenging long-standing beliefs and opinions.

Da Vinci's Sensazione: Awakening your senses

Continuous refinement of the five senses.

Da Vinci's Sfumato: Opening to Experience

Embracing ambiguity, paradox, and uncertainty.

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Get more acquainted with Leonardo da Vinci's life and work, these destinations offer interactive presentations and learning, rich visual galleries of his work, sketches, journals, and inventions.

BBC Science: Learn About Leonardo da Vinci (Archived)

Take an interactive journey through da Vinci's life (1452-1519) and works to discover what made him a true Renaissance man. Includes a picture gallery of famous masterpieces (including the Mona Lisa), timeline, and free computer desktop wallpaper to download.