Education - Leonardo da Vinci

This topic looks at the life and achievements of Leonardo da Vinci

Using our collection of models and reproductions of paintings and notebook pages we discuss the works of Leonardo and his wide range of interests.

• We have created and built a number of models showing some of the inventions in Leonardo's notebooks.
• We have collected drawings and exhibits showing his interest in anatomical studies.
• We have a small set of reproductions of his paintings
• We have a number of facsimiles of pages from his notebook

By prior arrangement, we have access to a full size model of his "helicopter" which we can build at suitable locations. This is about 5 metres in height.

Topics that can be covered are:

• Leonardo and flight
• Leonardo and anatomy
• Leonardo's job application
• Leonardo the Engineer

Class activities can include building a model parachute and building a model bridge