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Arts Nov 08

Blockbuster da Vinci exhibition showcases the master’s ‘endless curiosity’

By Jeffrey Brown, Frank Carlson

Arts Oct 23

The lady in Leonardo da Vinci's "La Belle Ferronniere," perhaps second only to the "Mona Lisa," carries a trademark inscrutable expression. Photo by Joshua Barajas/PBS NewsHour
5 things we learned at the Louvre’s historic Leonardo da Vinci exhibit

For starters, the "Mona Lisa" isn't officially a part of the exhibit. But with so many other treasures displayed, the painting's not entirely missed either.

By Joshua Barajas

Arts Oct 11

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Why Walter Isaacson writes about innovators who make history

Author, journalist and professor Walter Isaacson has delved into the lives of influential figures ranging from Leonardo da Vinci to Ada Lovelace. He believes that those who thrive at the intersection of arts and sciences are the ones who will…

Arts Nov 15

FILE PHOTO: Members of Christie's staff pose for pictures next to Leonardo da Vinci's "Salvator Mundi" painting which will be auctioned by Christie's in New York in November, in London, Britain October 24, 2017. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File photo NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES - RC118A603C00
Rare da Vinci painting sells for $450 million, smashing auction record

"Salvator Mundi," which depicts Jesus Christ holding a glass orb and giving a benediction, is one of only 16 da Vinci paintings known to exist.

By Phil Hirschkorn

Arts Nov 11

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This da Vinci painting could fetch more than $100 million at auction

It’s the first Leonardo da Vinci painting to be sold at a public auction and is expected to fetch over $100 million. The nearly 500-year-old portrait of Jesus Christ named “Salvator Mundi,” or “Savior of the World,” is up for…

By Phil Hirschkorn

Oct 24

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The uncommon mastermind behind Mona Lisa’s smile

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Leonardo da Vinci’s inquisitive spirit defined the quintessential “renaissance man.” The master artist, scientist and inventor is now the subject of a new biography by Walter Isaacson, who has profiled geniuses including Benjamin Franklin and Steve Jobs. Isaacson and Judy…

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