Leonardo da Vinci
Italy's Great Artists
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Join Dr. Rocky for this video lecture that will examine the extraordinary artistic genius of Leonardo da Vinci. From his famous paintings such as the Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, to his visionary inventions, amazingly accurate anatomical and geological studies, and futuristic engineering projects, discover the contributions, achievements, and failures of this most singular of historical figures.
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