Leonardo da Vinci’s influence upon mathematics

Introduction:

Born Leonardo da Vinci in Italy in 1542, his contribution to arts and painting has been associated with modern mathematics and sciences. As noted by various investigators, Da Vince is seen as the archetype of a "renaissance man" (Pisano, 2016). Some scholars also know him as a genius whose curiously was equated to talent and intelligence. Most of his works, such as Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, have directly contributed to modern innovation and technological advancement. Leonardo da Vinci is an inventor, artist, sculptor, scientist, mathematician, engineer, music writer, and architect. Due to his expertise in many fields, investigators refer to him as a genius, only second to Albert Einstein (Pisano, 2016).

Consequently, this essay will explore the contribution of Da Vinci in modern mathematics. Moreover, the article will discuss his participation in related disciplines such as technology science and innovation. Besides, the essay, his works have influenced the way mathematics is influenced today. Finally, the essay will explore and analyze the historical trends in the US mathematical education from 1950 up to the current year.

Discussion:

Pisano (2016) opined that Leonardo da Vince was a recognized and respected engineer both in life and afterward. Although most of his discoveries have been explained, a majority of his work remains unknown as they were not recorded at the time of his death. Leonardo was motivated by the idea of flying most of his life. As will be shown later, he was the first person to come up with the idea of a parachute in the 15th century though his opinion was not borrowed until in the late 18th century. However, many of his ideas were impractical, many are only implemented well, and many have to wait hundreds of years before they can be applied. His relationship with the masonry is also well-known, and speculation is made repeatedly - some are more realistic, some are full of imagination.

Leonardo da Vinci was a member of the Renaissance community and had many talents. Although he was an artist and a musician, he also had expertise in science, mathematics, and engineering. His works, such as The Adoration of Magi, The Last Supper, and The Vitruvian Man and, to name but a few, have various aspects of mathematics and science. Moreover, it is in Dan Brown's book "The Da Vinci Code," where many people will find Da Vinci's ideas for mathematics and art (Atalay, 2011).

Leonardo da Vinci was born in Vinci, Italy, in the year 1452. His artistic endeavors must have been clear from an early age since he started his apprenticeship with Andrea del Verrocchio in Florence when he was only 14 years old (Atalay, 2011). There he learned not only to paint and sculpture, but also carpentry, metalwork, which Leonardo used with great interest the higher in mechanics and mathematics.

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