Da Vinci: The Genius Who Brought Europe Out Of The Dark Ages | Genius | Chronicle

Born in 1452 in Vinci, Tuscany, Leonardo da Vinci was a Renaissance polymath known for his diverse talents, including painting, sculpture, science, engineering, and a deep curiosity about the world. Leonardo challenged prevailing scientific notions, making groundbreaking contributions to anatomy, including sectional anatomy of limbs and studies of the heart. Leonardo's art and scientific studies were inseparable; he believed drawing was an extension of creative thought. His architectural vision emphasized spatial sculpture, impacting the architectural practices of his time. Leonardo's legacy includes innovative designs for machinery, military applications, and transportation. His unique approach to science and art defines him as a true genius of the Renaissance.

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[FutureMythology]

This video beautifully illustrates Leonardo da Vinci's intellect and role in bringing Europe out of the Dark Ages. Art, science, and invention were forever changed by his work. Explore a complex visionary's life and work is inspiring. I appreciate your illumination of da Vinci's genius.🎨🔬✨📜

[conniegalan]

Really enjoyed the music accompanying the narration. Thank you.

[Klutech]

Not bad for a 25 year old doc. Thanks for posting.

[sarahpersonalexcellenceguide]

@7:40-8:22 That's me. I see the infinite connections. My projects go unfinished because I don't yet know how to show you too. "Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else." -Leonardo da Vinci

[smroog]

EXCELLENT !!! EXCELLENT !!! Well done on the complete man he was. Not just one painting.

[Darkflowerchyld]

This was fantastic. Thank you for posting the video.

[greatartemotions]

I love Leonardo and his works, I love his mysteries - an exceptional Renaissance master who will serve as inspiration for my video

[theresalaux]

Wow this was very interesting! Thank you so much!😊

[QuizVortex.]

I'm thoroughly enjoying this quiz, I see that you put much effort to this video, thanks!

[LuisMotacomp]

Great documentary about a remarkable man! Just a small detail re the music: Vivaldi lived 2 centuries later, not really the most appropriate soundtrack to finish the programme ;)

[margaretbentham]

A little old fashioned, but Interesting. This documentary focuses on Leonardo’s drawings and inventions.

[CRYBR]

Wow. Think about how long ago this was discovered. This blew my mind. I mean I didnt get taught this in school

[MKFG-ti]

He draws two subjects, the first is declared, the second is hidden, and sometimes, and of the utmost importance, he draws half-figures. What is strange about the matter is his drawing of the figures of the Pharaohs and figures related to the stories of the prophets, especially Moses, peace be upon him, and his story with the snakes that prostrated to the snake that he threw. I talk about my observations and what my hands touched and the results of years of analysis, surveying, and linking things, and I can say He was receiving information, but as for the possibility of smooth writing, it was impossible in itself due to the extreme precision and smoothness of the letters

[amandaterrio]

Imagine what he could have done if he lived today with today’s technology.

[doe_]

When the right culture (renaissance innovation), natural talents (genetic imbalances), appropriate environment (Medici's funding) and work ethic (development of one's gifts) combine - a string of great successes happens, not only with Leonardo but with the likes of Brunelleschi, Machiavelli, Michaelangelo, Vespuci, Galileo, Raphael, Botticelli... all of that from Florence alone. And of course, not without Dante who helped kick-start it all.

[daniellamcgee]

Fun fact: the Chinese figured out the flow of the blood circulatory system over 3000 years ago, recorded in the 'Yellow Emporer's Classic'. For perspective, that was over 1000 years before the Bible was written. Interestingly, the book was written in question and answer form; the Yellow Emperors asking his wise physician called Chi Bo, as was the style of the ancient Greek and Romans.

[SkylerArtisticLettering]

So much crazier knowing he was a turtle!

[AldoOlivera-vwir]

Larga vida al gran..

Leonardo Da Vinci

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[michaellicchi]

Europe was in no way in a dark age before Da Vinci came along. Very melodramatic

[jmmahony]

I have finally figured out the secret to Mona Lisa's mysterious smile: Such portraits took a long time to paint. On the day he was working on her mouth, they took a break, and Leonardo went to the bathroom. When he came back and started painting her lips, Mona noticed that the great master's fly was open.