Da Vinci—The Genius: A Traveling Exhibit
Oct 3, 2009 - Jan 31, 2010
A rare look at the genius of one man that influenced generations to come
Direct from Italy—da Vinci’s machines, inventions, paintings, sculptures, writings and drawings. The genius of da Vinci from aeronautics to medicine, artistry to weapons of war—all on display in this extraordinary exhibition’s first visit to the East Coast in only the third venue in the United States.
Exhibit highlights
- Large scale Machine Inventions, Life & Times of Leonardo da Vinci
- Leonardo’s mysterious alphabet & writings and his anatomical drawings
- The Last Supper’s and Mona Lisa’s secrets revealed in 3D animation
The most comprehensive traveling exhibition on da Vinci ever assembled
This exhibition is the largest & most comprehensive traveling exhibition ever compiled on Leonardo da Vinci – arguably the greatest genius of all time. Created to museum quality standards including interpretive information by international museum curators, over 200 exhibits on display along with interactive and 3D elements. A truly unique combination of culture, history, art & science.
The secrets of the Mona Lisa revealed
Pascal Cotte was granted unprecedented access by the French Government and The Louvre Museum to conduct an extensive scientific evaluation of this masterpiece. He did so under strict security and supervision, taking her out of her frame and away from the protective glass enclosure. His photographic examination and findings have startled the art world – making revelations including identifying her original pigment colors, proving she indeed did have eyebrows and eyelashes and producing the world’s only 360° walk around replica.