Hi R
G and I have decided to get out ... there on Wednesdays and see what we can see.
Yesterday, was the fabulous Da Vinci Exhibition which we both enjoyed immensely. You can't help but be amazed that one man could have such talent and insight, stemming from an intense desire to see how the universe works, from an artistic / anatomical / engineering perspective.
Yesterday, was the fabulous Da Vinci Exhibition which we both enjoyed immensely. You can't help but be amazed that one man could have such talent and insight, stemming from an intense desire to see how the universe works, from an artistic / anatomical / engineering perspective.
The perfect proportion in the photo, no.... not the blonde .....welll..., says it all.
Mathematical and anatomical focus with artistic talent, collectively interpreting universal phenomena, the full span of the legs and arms fitting the inside of the circle, with the horizontal and vertical fitting the square, is 'nice' in the true sense of the word.
Not so nice, rather gruesome in fact, were the graphic models of parts of the body, which have been modelled from Da Vinci's drawings - (nice forearms). In turn, his art reflected this studied interest in matters anatomical ...my audio guide informed me that he was constantly experimenting with different mediums and colours, many of which ended in disaster. One such problem was demonstrated in his painting of 'The Last Supper', where the pigments faded - currently in the process of being redone.
Mathematical and anatomical focus with artistic talent, collectively interpreting universal phenomena, the full span of the legs and arms fitting the inside of the circle, with the horizontal and vertical fitting the square, is 'nice' in the true sense of the word.
The photo at the bottom, is of the woman at the table, as described in the Da Vinci Code. (By the way, you weren't allowed to take photos - but somehow I didn't get that until I was told).
And then of course there were all the models, flight drawings and robots - like you, he must have had more hours in his day than I have.
I felt like I was in Europe again.
Looking forward to next Wednesday.
Clara
Looking forward to next Wednesday.
Clara
Getting out is a good thing especially when you have such a beautiful city and wonderful exhibits to explore. We get so busy with our work and lives here we forget to do this. Milwaukee is a great city and has a very fine Art Museum. You've inspired me to visit it soon. Leonardo da Vinci was amazing. I hope this is a travelling show that will make it to America, perhaps Chicago. Aside from all his wonderful art, did you know he invented the bobbin winder, a tool that I use alot.
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ps you look great!