An upcoming book by art historian Stephen J. Campbell, Da Vinci: An Untraceable Life, digs into what we know—and what we never can know—about the Renaissance genius. In the book, Campbell “addresses ...

Everything you need to know about Leonardo da Vinci is contained in the work he did in the 1480s and 1490s for Ludovico Sforza — Ludovico il Moro, the Duke of Milan. And it’s in this capacity that ...

Beyond the appropriate awe, this two-part PBS documentary, co-directed by Ken Burns, adds human texture to the hagiography. By Margaret Lyons “Leonardo da Vinci,” a four-hour, two-part documentary ...

Directors Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon tell IndieWire about the visual tricks that opened up the mind of Leonardo Da Vinci in their two-part PBS documentary series. Lots of folks trace ...

Main Characters -- Currency in Italy in 1500 -- Note regarding the cover -- Primary periods of Leonardo's life -- Timeline ; -- Introduction: I can also paint ; -- 1. Childhood -- 2. Apprentice -- 3.

Christopher Hampton, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of “The Father” and “Dangerous Liaisons,” is set to adapt Walter Isaacson’s acclaimed biography “Leonardo Da Vinci” for Universal Pictures.

Many of the artist’s works have traveled from around the world to a major show at the Louvre. But many more remain in Italy, in cities and small towns alike. By Elisabetta Povoledo VINCI, Italy — In ...