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Specalty Programs
A Morning, Afternoon, or Evening with Leonardo da Vinci
This
is an interactive event. Brought back to life through acting, slides,
and stories, Leonardo will instruct you in creativity principles that
form the core of his genius. These principles are as applicable today
as they were over 500 years ago. Writers,
scientists, musicians, cartoonists, managers, filmmakers, comedians,
inventors, entrepreneurs–anyone who loves creativity will find Da
Vinci's advice invaluable. Imagine being able to sit in Da Vinci's
studio as he explains his way of thinking that puts him on the top 10
list of the most creative individuals of all time.
This is also an opportunity to get to know Da Vinci on a personal level– what made him tick?
- Did you know he was the Steven Spielberg of the Renaissance?
- How did the Black Plague contribute to his creativity?
- Why do some call him the world's greatest procrastinator, and is it an apt description?
- What made the Mona Lisa revolutionary?
- Why was he socially and commercially snubbed by the elite of Florence?
- Would you believe he was a spy?
- Why did he frequent morgues?
- What made him start to think like a modern scientist?
Mystery surrounds Leonardo. The Italian Renaissance was a time of dangerous intrigues, and prudent men did not divulge all their secrets. Now over 500 years later he is free to tell some of his stories.
Da Vinci's genius was looking at the world in a different way. Learn how to see through Leonardo's eyes. Bring pencils and a notebook.
Comments:
An Evening with Leonardo da Vinci
was a tremendous hit! We saw the highest amount of enrollments in the
Arts and Humanities section come from this class during our Fall
quarter. Anthony DeZego, Director, Community Education Short Course Programs, Foothill-De Anza Colleges
Being in the room with Da Vinci and having him talk about his life made the story stick in my memory. When he was explaining his creative principles and the paint soaked sponge went sailing across the room, I felt like I was in his studio 500 years ago. T.K.
I originally came because I had read the recent novel, The Da Vinci Code. I wanted to get to know Leonardo better. I particularly enjoyed the question and answer period with Leo (can I call you Leo? I now feel like I know you). The slides of Leonardo in Italy were a surprise. It was obvious that a tremendous amount of preparation went into this program, and the result was a great evening with Leonardo. S.R.
A most enchanting evening. I felt I was in the theater, entertaining as well as enlightening, a whole new Da Vinci entered my life. The reincarnated Leonardo performed and delighted me. J.M.