Leonardo da Vinci’s design for a cannon-sized crossbow
{image via The Best Artists, public domain}
It’s almost too difficult to compile a list of supplemental resources about Leonardo da Vinci – he is SO famous and SO influential, that you could spend hours and hours reading, watching, and exploring sites all about Leonardo. Here are just a few fun ideas and resources you can use if you feel so inclined. And don’t forget that our school store offers some great items to learn more about da Vinci as well!
VIDEOS:
Great Minds: Leonardo da Vinci – This 9 minute SciShow video is a fast-moving look at the famous painter and inventor, and explores some of his many contributions to the world:
Da Vinci, The Man Who Wanted to Know Everything – BBC documentary about Leonardo da Vinci:
Doing da Vinci – A Discovery Channel science program in which the hosts tried to create some of Leonardo’s inventions. These are clips from some of the episodes.
It Flies! Da Vinci’s Dream Come True – from NPR, check out these videos, photos, and info all about an amazing flying machine designed and built by German engineers, that looks and flies like a seagull – something Leonardo dreamed of making.
WEBSITES:
BBC’s Leonardo da Vinci – an interactive site that features a picture gallery, a look at Leonardo’s studio, a timeline, a personality test, and more.
Universal Leonardo – this site offers online games and activities that explore the thinking behind Leonardo’s approach.
Exploring Leonardo – activities from the Museum of Science
Web Gallery of Art – an extensive list of links to Leonardo’s art
The Leonardo Room at the Virtual Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy – a virtual tour of this room, featuring some of da Vinci’s masterpieces
Fun Facts and Quotes from Leonardo da Vinci
