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[Karthik]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

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Da Vinci field

You read my mind on that one Andy. Da Vinci was the man. He had his hands in everything. He was an engineer, mathematician, philosopher, anatomist, geologist, painter, sculptor and architect (Plus a bunch of other things as well). The term "renaissance man" was coined because of him (and a few of his contemporaries).

I mean, he painted the Mona Lisa, and developed theories on hydraulics and gearing. He painted the Last Supper, and designed the first helicopter. His genius was only limited by the time he lived in. Most of his inventions and ideas would only be fully appreciated long after his death.

For more information on some of his inventions go check out: http://www.lib.stevens-tech.edu/coll...ons/index.html

For information on his art, go take an art history course. It's the best way to gain a true appreciation of his impact on his time.

Whenever I think of Da Vinci I'm amazed by the range of his talents. There has never been a more intellectually well rounded person in history. I have a huge respect for anyone with artistic talents as is, but when you combine that greatness with technical savy. Wow.

Da Vinci was simply awesome. One of my old school idols.

/End Karthik's history rant...