May 2nd, 1519
Demented Hamsters
02-05-2005, 15:04
Today is the anniversary of Leonardo DaVinci's death.
http://www.visi.com/~reuteler/vinci/self.jpg
Cromotar (thank you for this tidbit!) mentioned it in another thread, but I think it's deserving in its own right of a thread.
Wow, in 14 years time it'll be the 500th anniversary of LDV's demise.
What's your favourite Leonardo invention?
Druidvale
02-05-2005, 15:11
What's your favourite Leonardo invention?
And another question: what original inventions of his do you still use today?
Sorry if I don't know a good answer to your question. I'd have to say: "his use of atmosphere in his paintings and drawings", but I don't think that qualifies as an invention. Sorry. Ooh, or maybe this: his "Renaissance-man", you know, the picture with the man in some sort of circle, that defines the best proportions for all parts of the human body. That was kind of a big deal in the world of graphics and arts at that time, I believe.
Eutrusca
02-05-2005, 16:04
Today is the anniversary of Leonardo DaVinci's death.
Cromotar (thank you for this tidbit!) mentioned it in another thread, but I think it's deserving in its own right of a thread.
Wow, in 14 years time it'll be the 500th anniversary of LDV's demise.
What's your favourite Leonardo invention?
His concept of what is now known as the helicopter demonstrated amazing insight for someone in his time.
Not to mention "the DaVinci Code!" :D
Druidvale
02-05-2005, 16:49
^Vitruvian man.^
That's it - thanks friend... Had the poster here somewhere, couldn't find it... Saved my life, you did... *snif* Anyhow, big invention, me thinks...
About that helicopter. As far as I know he didn't actually invent that: the automation-principle was already known, he just built one - sorry, tried and failed to build one. We have to give props for Sikorsky for a model that actually works (get it? "props" - "propellors" eh? eh? pff... It's monday, so cut me some slack :cool: )