How Leonardo da Vinci Changed the World

Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian artist and polymath who lived during the high renaissance changed the world in a huge way. He is best known for his painting the Mona Lisa, which is the most famous piece of art in the world. Many believe Leonardo da Vinci - Polymath to be one of the greatest artists and painters ever to live, and this is probably true. But Leonardo da Vinci was so much more than just one of the greatest artists. He was an architect, an astronomer, a botanist, a cartographer, an engineer, a geologist, a hydrodynamicist, a mathematician, a musician, a theatre producer, a scientist, an inventor and much, much more. Leonardo was a pioneer in so many different areas and he truly was a genius.

Born in 1452, Leonardo da Vinci lived for 67 years, dying in 1519. Most people only think of him in the context of the Mona Lisa, but he gave the world so much more than just one of the world’s greatest paintings. His notebooks are stuffed full of so much amazing information, observations and inventions that we’re still learning from today, over 500 years later. Leonardo daVinci was a polymath in its purest form and embodied everything great about the renaissance. He produced art that was easily comparable and often better than Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello or Botticelli, whilst also being a leading intellectual making discoveries in so many different areas. Leonardo da Vinci was perhaps one of the greatest, most talented people ever to live.

Many people ask Did Leonardo da Vinci do this or Was Leonardo da Vinci that… well in this video I do my best to answer many of the most popular questions about Leonardo, whilst exploring his life and asking the question How Did Leonardo da Vinci Change the World?
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Leonardo da Vinci (Polymath) Documentary about his life and impact on the world. Looking at his artwork (art), notebooks (notes), inventions, discoveries and ideas changed the world.

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Thank you so much for watching. It really means the world to me to know you’re watching my videos. Video researched, written, produced, and edited by me… William Payne.
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[paulsharp]

Of all the things Leonardo did, I'm most impressed with how he created such an accurate map of Milan using measuring equipment made by himself. To create such an accurate aerial view while keeping both feet on the ground is breathtaking.

[basquiat]

To think that guys like Da Vinci, Columbus, Machiavelli, Medicis, Marco Polo, Michaelangelo, etc all existed the same time is phenomenal.

[kostasbousbouras]

Without a doubt, the most talented human ever existed. Many hundreds of years ahead of his time.

[lw]

Can you imagine what he could accomplish today, with the assistance of modern technology? What an incredible man.

[editor]

Many people feel accomplished doing a fraction of what this man has done. It’s mind boggling to me how he was able to do all this.

[chappyvibing]

Not even 2 min in and I wish school taught me way more about how much of a legend da Vinci was, he was literally everything.

[galanie]

If anything, this shows how a child should be encouraged to pursue interests and areas of curiosity rather than discouraged because you want them to do something else. I think he is so famous today because maybe all the ideas weren't his own originally but he developed and most importantly documented them.

[rockin]

This documentary was captivating and emotional. Leonardo da Vinci may very will be the most talented person ever. A Man hundreds of years ahead of his time.

[juancarlossaavedra]

He use to go to the flea market on Sunday to buy birds and release them later in the forest. He was a double genius in the Arts and Science.

[thecodboyyt]

While Leonardo da Vinci is best known as an artist, his work as a scientist and an inventor make him a true Renaissance man. He serves as a role model applying the scientific method to every aspect of life, including art and music.

[hassanshayegannik]

How can an ultra genius reach such a point of achievement, which happened once in history, is beyond imagination. Thanks for this comprehensive work!

[johnedwards]

I never tire of watching any documentary about Leonardo da Vinci, and this one is particularly well done. Thank you for posting it!

[StephiSensei]

Brilliant work. One can never get enough of Leonardo. We need to be reminded from time to time, that life isn't just about earning money and paying the bills. We are here to learn from observation of the world around us, and in that respect, Leonardo was a voyeur extraordinaire. Even if he didn't change the world in his own time, perhaps we need him now, more than ever. Thank you.

[i_likemen]

The Renaissance seems like such a great time to live in. Imagine having all these geniuses living during this time

[Mixxr]

After reading about Da Vinci online and browsing his artworks, I searched his name on YouTube to learn more. This video far surpassed what I was hoping to know! Thank you for this excellent piece of work on this man.

[negativitronprime]

The way he was able to achieve and conceive of so many things from so many different paths of life is truly awesome.

[MrTOniDIni]

He is the best example of the phrase "a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one"

[joannamuller]

Imagine how advanced and improved the world would be today if people were able to persue their natural curiosity like they could in the Renaissance.

[darryle-ovoy]

How in the hell he had time to do all that in a lifetime is amazing, we need more people like that.

[dallasapollo]

I see da Vinci's story as a testament to what happens when we remove barriers to creativity. How many people throughout history were born with gifts of this level, but they were peasants, field workers, or worse - women? How much raw talent was smothered because of humanity's horrendous misogyny and bigotry. Even with da Vinci, imagine if a Medici had not been caught up in his sodomy scandal - da Vinci may have wasted away in prison or been executed.

Even today, how many da Vincis are wasting their talents in dead-end, low paying jobs, struggling to pay rent while taking care of children or parents? No time to rest, much less quench their insatiable curiosity and creativity. It seemed like da Vinci struggled with ADHD and depression. Now he would be put on pharmaceuticals, numbed into compliance so he could keep grinding away at a purposeless existence.

The freedom to explore and express this level of creativity is a privilege still afforded only to a few, even today. In a just society, it would be available to everyone. Imagine how much we would all benefit if all the da Vincis in our day-to-day lives were allowed to invent and create to their fullest potential.