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As the "Renaissance Man" of the late Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci is, without a doubt, the most brilliant, intellectual man to ever walk the face of the Earth. His advancements in science, math, art, and invention would leave a mark on society for years to come. With an IQ of 220, his logic, reasoning, and ability to foresee future needs allowed him to be a pioneer of the future of society. His endless knowledge allowed him to tackle all aspects and problems of society. His aspirations led him to want to satisfy all facets of life. Without him, society would not be where it is today. "Renaissance Man"- [|painter] , scientist, [|sculptor] , [|musician] , [|mathematician] , mechanical and civil [|engineer] , [|inventor] , architect, [|anatomist] , geologist <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">, <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">[|botanist] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">, alchemist, and <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">[|writer] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Leonardo da Vinci studied broadly in sciences such as anatomy, mathematics, astronomy, geology, chemistry, engineering, pyrotechnics, geometry, optics, hydrodynamics, physics, botany, and zoology. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">1. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Hatched the concept of solar power <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">2. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Broke down the entire human anatomy (head, skull, vascular system, muscles, bones) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">3. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Recognized and studied water currents, the erosion of geographical features, and tectonic activity <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">4. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Observed the solar system and justified our heliocentric (sun-centered) universe <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> 1. //The Mona Lisa// (mysterious, Why is she smiling?) 2. //The Vitruvian Man// (the most well-known piece in the world) 3. //The Last Supper// (Jesus and his disciples before the Passion of Christ) 4. //Virgin of the Rocks// (combines perspective and religion, the Virgin Mary) 5. //Adoration of the Magi// (captures the aspects and details of religion and faith)
 * Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance (1452-1519) **
 * Leonardo's Scientific Feats **
 * Leonardo's Artist Works (painting) **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Look closely and you will see Leonardo's artistic and scientific works and inventions come to life in this meaningful animation. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> media type="youtube" key="ZEQtG1JW-7U" height="344" width="425" Leonardo's Inventions and Ground-Breaking Ideas ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Leonardo da Vinci used levers, gears, pulleys, cranks, centripetal force, momentum, leverage and his brilliant mind to bring his world of invention to life in his notebook sketches. With 33,000 pages of notebook sketches and new concepts, da Vinci had the idea for many ingenious inventions that had already been discovered when only a fraction of his sketches were found. It is estimated that the number of years lost in scientific advancement, due to the misplacement of some of his notes, could be 100 years! 1. Convex Lens-grinding Machine (tensile strength, utilized gears) 2. Ornithopter Flying Machine (precursor to the helicopter, a single spiraling rotor) 3. Winged Flying Machine 1488 (precursor to the airplane) 4. Eight-Barreled Machine Gun (the first of its kind, powered by crank) 5. Giant Crossbow (for war purposes, Duke of Milan) 6. The Parachute (original idea, with a triangular chute) 7. The Armored Car (precursor to the tank, for war purposes) 8. The Bicycle (the original design, with pulleys and wheels) 9. The Hang Glider (the original design, wings like a bat) 10. The Aqua-Lung (precursor to the scuba tank) 11. The Mortar (precursor to the war cannon) 12. The Scythed Chariot (dangerous chariot with fatal spear, for success in battle) 13. Movable Dyke (to prevent an invasion of Venice) 14. The Calculator (original design and concept) 15. The Wheel-lock Musket (precursor to the flintlock musket) 16. Original sketch of the Diving Suit (the exploration of water was a passion of his)

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Although it is quite long, this video will show you clearly how intelligent, inventive, and creative of a mind Leonardo has. His IQ was 60 points higher than Albert Einstein's!!! This video depicts many of his discoveries and his inventions throughout the 33,000 pages of notes, a fraction of which his student lost and sold. media type="youtube" key="JQM0bfBQvDA" height="344" width="425"

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">"I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” - Leonardo da Vinci This quote definitely reflects the well-spent life and accomplishments of Leonardo da Vinci.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Pristina; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Works Cited <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Gelb, Michael J. //How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci Seven Steps to Genius Every Day//. New York: Dell, 2000. Print. "Leonardo da Vinci." //Museum of Science, Boston | Home//. Web. 16 Jan. 2010. <http://www.mos.org/LEONARDO/>. "Science and inventions of Leonardo da Vinci." //Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia//. Web. 18 Jan. 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_and_inventions_of_Leonardo_da_Vinci#Light>.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Pristina; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Pictures //<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Da Vinci's Ornithopter //<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">. Digital image. //About.com//. Web. 17 Jan. 2010. <http://inventors.about.com/od/dstartinventors/ig/Inventions-of-Leonardo-DaVinci/Ornithopter-Flying-Machine.htm>. //<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Da Vinci's Sketch of a Fetus //<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">. Digital image. //Fliiby.com//. Web. 17 Jan. 2010. <http://fliiby.com/file/247318/qoaw8si36e.html>. //<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Leonardo da Vinci //<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">. Digital image. //Boston.com//. Web. 18 Jan. 2010. <http://www.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/exhibitionist/2009/12/a_da_vinci_at_t.html>. //<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">The Vitruvian Man //<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">. Digital image. //OctagonMystic.Wordpress.com//. Web. 18 Jan. 2010. <http://octagonmystic.wordpress.com/2009/07/28/mysteries- of-the-8/>.