Friday, May 29, 2009

Leonardo da Vinci



Leonardo Da Vinci was an Italian polymath. Born in Florence on April 15 1452 ,Leonardo was a scientist,mathematician,engineer,inventor,anatomist, painter,sculptor,architect,botanist,musician and writer. Leonardo was famous for his drawings the "Mona Lisa" and "The last supper". He was also famous for his inventions like the "Codex of the birds" I will tell you about it......
Leonardo bought some caged birds at the market and set them free, he watched the way they flew. He thought of an invention and drew it unfortual his inventions never flew. Leonardo Da Vinci died on the 2nd of May 1519. Only 15 of his painting survived and after his death his paintings were admired.
By Smiley