On the 500th anniversary of da Vinci's death, NOVA goes to Italy to explore his life and work. Then, in the basement of the Louvre, scientists and art restoration experts deploy cutting-edge technology to (digitally) peel back the layers of da Vinci's works. Ultimately, they'll reveal the impact of his science on his art and his art on his science.

Destruction was not his design. After a long and disastrous personal quest, it's a slow, painful rebirth for Leonardo Da Vinci as he comes to the realization that his greatest enemy is himself. After travelling from Florence to South America and back in his relentless search for the fabled Book of Leaves, Florence is in ruins and dear friends have recently been buried. Da Vinci now must rebuild himself, as well as his beloved city, just as the Turks...

Leonardo da Vinci's The Battle of Anghiari vanished 500 years ago, with only copies rendered by other artists left behind to confirm its existence. Scientist and art enthusiast Maurizio Seracini, has dedicated 36 years to tracking down the missing mural, and seems to be on the verge of uncovering the hidden fresco behind the walls of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy.--Container.

Explore the life and times of the man whose name is synonymous with inventiveness, curiosity, and creative genius. In this course, taught by art historian and Professor George R. Bent, take an engrossing look at this grandmaster, the intriguing world he inhabited and shaped, and the legacies he left behind. These visually rich 36 lectures will give fresh insights into Leonardo's iconic paintings, his important anatomical studies, and his astonishingly...