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Getting To Know Leonardo da Vinci

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Cartoon. A thin man with a long beard and nose wearing a light green floppy hat and tunic. He's standing on a hilly landscape in the countryside. Caption. Hi, there! I'm Leonardo da Vinci.

Who is the world’s most famous Renaissance man? Leonardo da Vinci, of course. He was known as a painter, architect, mathematician, scientist, and engineer. In this animated video, viewers discover the artist’s enthusiasm and curiosity for creating masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Part of Getting To Know Artists Series.

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Runtime: 22 minutes 47 seconds

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