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Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci Investigates the Human Body
Leonardo da Vinci resumes his investigation into human anatomy, merging rigorous scientific exploration with expert artistry. The scope of his studies grew, and he strove to describe human anatomy from the fetus to the fully grown man and women – their proportions, skeletal framework, muscular systems, and the nature of the senses.
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Leonardo conducts scientific experiments and paints the most famous portrait on earth.
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Leonardo trains as an artist and eventually paints a masterpiece: The Last Supper.