Leonardo da Vinci- Hideous vs. Sublime

Ken Burns on why no one, not even Elon Musk, can compare with Leonardo da Vinci
The decorated filmmaker, along with co-directors Sarah Burns and David McMahon, open up about their new film "Leonardo da Vinci."
LEONARDO DA VINCI (New Series Premiere)
Monday, Nov. 18 and 19, 2024 from 8 - 10 p.m. / PBS app. This is a two-part, four-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon that explores the life and work of the 15th century polymath.
Leonardo da Vinci- The Hideous vs the Sublime
Wrinkled faces, contorted expressions, weak bone structure, and gaudy outdated headdresses are common features which are present in these strange sketches by da Vinci.
Ken Burns’ documentary focuses on Leonardo da Vinci, thanks in part to Ben Franklin
Famed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns didn’t plan to pursue a film on Leonardo da Vinci, his first non-American subject. But he was drawn to the subject, thanks in part to the master painter’s similarities to Benjamin Franklin.
‘Leonardo da Vinci’ Review: Ken Burns’s Portrait of the Master
The celebrated documentarian co-directs this two-night extravaganza on PBS about the towering genius of the Renaissance.
Leonardo da Vinci's Enduring Impact on Art and Science
Explore Leonardo da Vincis enduring impact on art and science, highlighting his masterpieces and innovative contributions.
What New Is There to Say About Leonardo da Vinci?
This week, senior reporter Eileen Kinsella speaks to documentarian Ken Burns about his first foray outside of American history.
Ken Burns talks about the multifaceted genius of Leonardo da Vinci
Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns stops by TODAY to discuss his new documentary, “Leonardo da Vinci,” his first film that covers a non-American topic, and chronicles the life and work of the 15th century Italian artist,
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Why Leonardo da Vinci’s brilliance endures, 500 years after his death
Here at Windsor Castle, Clayton examines one of Leonardo’s sketches while ... included Leonardo’s drawing and credited him in the text: “We now know that da Vinci’s interpretation was ...
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Why did Leonardo da Vinci draw so many weapons of war if he was a pacifist, as stated by a recent art exhibition?
QUESTION: Why did Leonardo da Vinci draw so many weapons ... producing anatomical studies, sketches of flying machines and about six completed works of art, including The Last Supper, which ...
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Drawing the Italian Renaissance at the King’s Gallery review: from Leonardo’s dragons to Raphael’s Graces this is a splendid show
Obviously, they used sketches as preparation for paintings but they also had, almost for the first time, a medium for drawing for fun ... A famous sheet of Leonardo da Vinci’s is here with ...