Leonardo da Vinci was a prolific artist and scientist. His intricate anatomical illustrations informed the structure of his most famous painting - the Mona Lisa. It is a painting of an ordinary woman that has inspired extraordinary...

Leonardo da Vinci spent a lot of time dissecting cadavers and studying the structure of muscles in the body. He had a particular interest in how emotions are translated into expression using the facial muscles. He was also interested...

Mona Lisa's stature and expression seem normal today, but were rather groundbreaking at the time. Portraits of Italian women usually depicted them in profile or looking down. Never looking at the audience as da Vinci does with Mona...

One of the most popular reasons for the worldwide appeal of the Mona Lisa is her smile. Da Vinci used optical illusion to create a unique smile through perspective and shadow work. He painted the Mona Lisa in such a way that the eyes of...

A new study suggests Leonardo da Vinci may have had an eye disorder that helped him paint.

Let’s go to Venus! This year, two NASA missions were chosen to explore Earth’s “twin” planet, Venus. But with extreme temperatures and toxic clouds, these missions have to prepare for a difficult journey. Join Venus experts Jim Garvin,...

Artists have abandoned artworks for many reasons throughout history. Guest host John Green shares some of his favorite unfinished artworks and explains why they resonate with him so deeply. Featuring work by Michelangelo, Leonardo da...

This video provides a brief overview and tribute to Leonardo da Vinci, highlighting his significant contributions as a Renaissance thinker and artist. His works continue to be revered as cherished treasures in the modern age.

Since the time of the ancient Greeks, there was a belief in the divine property of numbers. Some held that number held the secret to aesthetics and the very nature of the universe itself. Let’s learn about the golden ratio.

Learn all about Leonardo Da Vinci and Rembrandt Van Rijn. Explore the major life events and significant works of Da Vinci and Rembrandt. In a time before photographs, both men were known for and called upon to create individual and...