Leonardo da Vinci - A True Portrait of Genius

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This paper chronicles the life and works of one of history's greatest human beings, Leonard da Vinci. From his birth and early childhood induction into the world of the arts to through to his later years as an inventor, engineer, and humanitarian this paper provides an in depth account of how he became one of history's greatest artists, thinkers, and visionaries. A detailed account is given of several of his most famous painting and sculptures, as well as his more creative and advanced inventions. His personal life is documented as well, from birth to death.

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"It only takes a single spark to ignite an inferno. In the summer of 1451 outside Florence, Italy, a brief affair between a public notary and local peasant girl would produce a result that would forever impact the human spheres of art and ingenuity. A result powerful enough to move rivers and build castles, yet graceful enough to create indisputable works of artistic genius, and soft enough to display truly naked acts of kindness and compassion. On April 15, 1452, nine months after this affair, the babe Leonardo from the small village Anchiano, near Vinci, was born."

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