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The Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa began life in an orthodox manner, as a commissioned portrait of a bourgeois woman. From there, as confirmed by the technical examinations, it evolved into a “universal picture” embodying Leonardo’s science of art - optics, geology, anatomy, psychology, and also expressing the notion of the “beloved lady” as evoked in poetry from Dante onwards. We will explore the origin, details, and universal reaction to this historic work.
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08.14.2017
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Leonardo The Man
Leonardo da Vinci is an enigmatic figure around whom many myths have taken shape. The real Leonardo is, however, an even more intriguing character than the legends suggest. This discussion will clarify the known facts of his life, allowing us to place his works in their proper historical and personal contexts.
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08.14.2017
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Virgin and Vetruvian
Take a deep dive into the iconic image and learn why Leonardo’s famed drawing is both an artistic and scientific feat, as well as how the work represents his times and philosophy.
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08.14.2017
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The Battle of Anghiari
This session will also address conflicts that have arisen as scientists, conservators, and local authorities consider whether to uncover what may be left of Leonardo’s unfinished masterpiece under later frescoes in Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio. Marco Cianchi, Gary Radke Moderator: Joel Achenbach
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08.14.2017
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Jeff Koons and Heidi Zuckerman in Conversation About Leonardo Da Vinci
Artist Jeff Koons explains the influence that Leonardo has had on his art, tracing direct lines to works such as Christ and the Lamb, St. John the Baptist, and his recent Gazing Ball
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08.14.2017
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In Leonardo's Ear
When Leonardo came to Florence from Vinci as a teenager, he partly supported himself by being a musician. What would the music he played have sounded like?
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08.14.2017
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