Leonardo da Vinci Biography:
Leonardo da Vinci, 1452-1519, was an Italian painter, sculptor, architect, musician, engineer, and scientist, born near Vinci, a hill village in Tuscany. The versatility and creative power of Leonardo mark him as a supreme example of Renaissance genius. He depicted in his art, prints and posters, with scientific precision and consummate artistry, subjects ranging from flying machines to caricatures; he also executed intricate anatomical studies of people, animals, and plants. The richness and originality of intellect expressed in his notebooks reveal one of the greatest minds of all time.
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