Leonardo da Vinci,
possibly the most celebrated personality of the Renaissance, was as much a man of science as he was an
artist. Besides his very famous works of art, he made a whole lot of sketches
of machines that were way ahead of his times. The flying machine (also known
as ornithopter) in the above sketches had an intended wingspan of more than 33
feet and the frame was to be made of pine covered in raw silk to create a light
but sturdy membrane. He believed that " a bird is an instrument working according to mathematical law"
More importantly, he believed that man could take a flight into the skies on
the strength of his beliefs!
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Da Vinci ... Such a fascinating character. I am totally in awe with his work...
ReplyDeleteAn artist, a prophet, a man who blended art, science and intrigue! Da Vinci's work is beyond words.
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