The Baron-Forness Library is hosting a da Vinci exhibit this April through September focusing on the diverse talents of this quintessential “Renaissance Man.” Although best known for his paintings and murals, including the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper, da Vinci was a man of many talents. He was well-versed in anatomy, botany, architecture, engineering, mathematics, and music and was an inventor of phenomenal ability and productivity. Today his works of art are displayed in the world’s leading museums and we enjoy the benefits of his inventions which include prototypes of the airplane, armored tank, barrel organ, crossbow, helicopter and submarine. His boundless curiosity about the natural world formed the basis of his genius and enabled him to rise above his humble birth and gain the patronage of princes and kings.
Recent library acquisitions related to Leonardo will be featured in this display accompanied by biographical information and a 3-D model of his flying machine. The highlight of this exhibit is an inlaid wood representation of the artist’s Last Supper mural. Other works of the master are featured including many portraits and sketches he completed as preliminary studies for his paintings.
One case focuses on his scientific inventions and contributions. Several cases feature works of art, including the Mona Lisa, and one case highlights juvenile materials on da Vinci and
provides examples of the animal fables he wrote. He was a gifted story-teller and practical joker, as well as a creative genius. Stop by the library and become better-acquainted with the many faces of Leonardo da Vinci. The exhibit is located in the display area on the second floor. For further information, contact Lora Whitney at 732-1076.
da Vinci websites:
www.da-vinci-inventions.com
www.leonardodavincisecrets.com/
www.mos.org/sln/leonardo/
www.museoscienza.org/english/leonardo/galleria/
www.universalleonardo.org/
Recent library acquisitions related to Leonardo will be featured in this display accompanied by biographical information and a 3-D model of his flying machine. The highlight of this exhibit is an inlaid wood representation of the artist’s Last Supper mural. Other works of the master are featured including many portraits and sketches he completed as preliminary studies for his paintings.
One case focuses on his scientific inventions and contributions. Several cases feature works of art, including the Mona Lisa, and one case highlights juvenile materials on da Vinci and
provides examples of the animal fables he wrote. He was a gifted story-teller and practical joker, as well as a creative genius. Stop by the library and become better-acquainted with the many faces of Leonardo da Vinci. The exhibit is located in the display area on the second floor. For further information, contact Lora Whitney at 732-1076.
da Vinci websites:
www.da-vinci-inventions.com
www.leonardodavincisecrets.com/
www.mos.org/sln/leonardo/
www.museoscienza.org/english/leonardo/galleria/
www.universalleonardo.org/
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