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Leonardo
was born on April 15, 1452, in Vinci, Italy, just
outside Florence. Growing up Leonardo had access
to scholarly texts owned by family and friends.
He was also exposed to Vinci's longstanding painting
tradition, and when he was about 15 his father
apprenticed him to the renowned workshop of Andrea
del Verrochio in Florence. Even as an apprentice,
Leonardo demonstrated his colossal talent.
From 1485 to 1490, Leonardo produced a studies
on loads of subjects, including nature, flying
machines, geometry, mechanics, municipal construction,
canals and architecture (designing everything
from churches to fortresses). His studies from
this period contain designs for advanced weapons,
including a tank and other war vehicles, various
combat devices, and submarines. Also during this
period, Leonardo produced his first anatomical
studies. |
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