Leonardo
da Vinci ~ Scientist - Inventor - Artist
This is the web site (produced by the Museum of Science, Boston)
about the Exhibit.
The Museum of Science in Boston was proud to present "Leonardo da
Vinci: Scientist, Inventor, Artist" through the summer of 1997. This
Museum was the only scheduled site for this exhibition in the United
States, between its 1996 stay in Vienna and its next stop in
Singapore.
Leonardo at the Milan Science Museum
A beautiful site from the Milan Science Museum which is dedicated to the life of Leonardo da Vinci. The site contains information about Leonardo's artwork, manuscripts, inventions as well as many additional Internet links.Da Vinci Inventions
Contains images of models of 25 of Leonardo da Vinci's inventions. Each invention is accompanied by a brief explanatory note. For general audiences.IL MUSEO LEONARDIANO DI VINCI
This is the official web page of the Museum of Leonardo in his home town of Vinci, Italy. Allows visitors to take a virtual tour of the exhibits which include both artwork and inventions. For general audiences.WebMuseum: La Renaissance
A good source of background information on the Renaissance which covers history and geography as well as the cultural, philosophical, and artistic progress made during the period. The text is definitely for adults. Students will need some help to get the most from it.WebMuseum: Leonardo da Vinci
Provides an overview of Leonardo's artwork with many high quality images of his sketches and paintings. The text is definitely for adults. Students will need some help to get the most from it.Guide to Atmospheric Optics
An excellent source of accurate clearly written information about the causes of atmospheric effects such as blue skies, red sunsets, and the distant blueness and haziness that Leonardo observed and captured in his paintings. This site also includes activities for students.Why is the Mona Lisa smiling?
Why is the Mona Lisa Smiling? is an interdisciplinary, arts driven collaborative and interactive inquiry. Project goals intend to introduce, motivate, stimulate and launch student learning and creativity, and to foster individual projects utilizing Leonardo's multidisciplinary activities as a catalyst.Simple Machines
Created by two students, this site provides information in text and graphics about levers and gears.The Leonardo Web Ring
This Leonardo Da Vinci site is owned by Science Learning Network
