This a BBC documentary series again rediscovers Leonardo Da Vinci, the archetypal Renaissance man, an Italian polymath, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician and writer. Digging deeper into Leonardo’s wellspring of notes and drawings, the films looks at his diverse talents. This episode examines the first half of Leonardo’s life, from his birth near Florence to his famous paintings and inventions in the great cities of the Italian Renaissance. Segment 1 (50 min)
I read Irving Stone’s “The Agony and the Ecstasy” many many moons ago. The book is more about Michelangelo but briefly touches on the rivalry between these two great artists. Can’t wait to finish watching all the episodes – thoroughly enjoyable and educational!
I’m glad you got to viewing these. I remember being hypnotized by this series because I found it very inspiring as well as enjoyable and educational….