Leonardo da Vinci

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Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci (pronunciation: /ˌliːəˈnɑːrdoʊ də ˈvɪntʃi, ˌliːoʊˈ-, ˌleɪoʊˈ-/; Italian: [leoˈnardo da (v)ˈvintʃi]) was an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance who is widely considered one of the most diversely talented individuals ever to have lived.

Etymology

The name "Leonardo da Vinci" translates to "Leonardo from Vinci," referencing his birthplace, the town of Vinci in the region of Florence, Italy.

Biography

Born on 15 April 1452, Leonardo da Vinci is renowned primarily as a painter. His works, such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, are among the most recognizable and celebrated in the world. However, da Vinci's talents and interests were not limited to painting. He also made significant contributions to the fields of anatomy, astronomy, civil engineering, geology, and botany, among others.

Related Terms

  • Polymath: A person of wide-ranging knowledge or learning.
  • Renaissance: A period in European history marking the transition from the Middle Ages to Modernity and covering the 15th and 16th centuries.
  • Anatomy: The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
  • Astronomy: The scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.
  • Civil Engineering: A professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment.
  • Geology: The science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.
  • Botany: The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.

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