| Leonardo da Vinci not only created the world's most famous painting, the Mona Lisa, but was also a pioneering scientist, inventor, and engineer whose contributions continue to impact everyday life. Of late, his reputation as a religious thinker has also grown. But just who was this quintessential Renaissance man? Da Vinci For Dummies delivers the straight scoop — from his secret journals and inventions to his detailed research on human anatomy. Discover Leonardo's contributions and modern day influence Breakthrough scientific discoveries and inventions The real story of the Mona Lisa The religious symbolism in The Last Supper The facts, fiction, codes, conspiracies, & more
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