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The Renaissance Context
What caused and characterised the period we call the "Renaissance"
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The Budding Genius: Early Life
What was distinctive about Leonardo's upbringing in Vinci?
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Leonardo's Style
What are the technical innovations and qualities that single out da Vinci's paintings?
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Leonardo in Florence
How da Vinci's apprenticeship set the stage for his achievements
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Court Life in Milan
Leonardo's achievements as a distinguished royal courtier
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The Last Supper
Leonardo's monumental biblical mural
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Anatomy and Proportion
How did da Vinci become so skilled in portraying the human form?
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Mechanical Inventions
From a precursor to the modern tank to a rudimentary helicopter
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The Mona Lisa and Later Works
Learn why this mysterious painting has proven so universally captivating
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Leonardo Today: Mystery, Crime, and Conspiracy
The rumours and scandals that have shaped his legacy - from museum heists to "The Da Vinci Code"