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7 Da Vincian Principles

The document outlines seven principles that Michael Gelb believes define Leonardo da Vinci's work: 1) Curiosity, the quest for knowledge and continuous learning. 2) Demonstration, testing knowledge through experience rather than taking others' reports. 3) Sensation, refining the senses to improve observation. 4) Sfumato, embracing ambiguity and change in painting. 5) Balance of art and science, whole-brain thinking. 6) Connection of body and mind, cultivating fitness and poise. 7) Connection, weaving together multiple disciplines around ideas and recognizing all phenomena are connected.

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7 Da Vincian Principles

The document outlines seven principles that Michael Gelb believes define Leonardo da Vinci's work: 1) Curiosity, the quest for knowledge and continuous learning. 2) Demonstration, testing knowledge through experience rather than taking others' reports. 3) Sensation, refining the senses to improve observation. 4) Sfumato, embracing ambiguity and change in painting. 5) Balance of art and science, whole-brain thinking. 6) Connection of body and mind, cultivating fitness and poise. 7) Connection, weaving together multiple disciplines around ideas and recognizing all phenomena are connected.

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Art Appreciation (ARTAPRE)

7 Da Vincian Principles

In his 1998 book “How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci”, Michael Gelb outlined seven principles
that he believes define Da Vinci’s work LEONARDO DA VINCI

1. Curiosità - or curiosity, marking his insatiable quest for knowledge and continuous
improvement

2. Dimostrazion - or demonstration, testing knowledge through personal experience rather


than taking others’ reports for granted

3. Sensazione - or sensation, continued refinement of the senses to sharpen observation


and response

4. Sfumato - a painting technique employed by Da Vinci to create an ethereal quality in his


work, showing his ability to embrace ambiguity and change

5. Arte/scienza - the balance between art and science or the science of art, which he
demonstrated in his whole-brain thinking

6. Corporalità - or “of the body,” representing his belief that a healthy mind requires a
healthy body and the importance of cultivating both fitness and poise

7. Connessione - or connection, for his habit of weaving together multiple disciplines


around a single idea, recognizing and appreciating that all phenomena are connected.

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