On Friday, April 12 th at 6 p.m., join our cultural assistant Brianne at Alliance Française Calgary at cSPACE for an
evening in french dedicated to the famous Florentine painter and inventor. Discover the world of the artist, his life, his work
and his link with France!
On Saturday, April 13th at 10:00 a.m., continue the experience on the next day. Let's meet at the Telus park to get
immersed in Leonard Da Vinci artwork with the exhibition " Da Vinci The
Exhibition"
in english.
Today, millions of people come to admire the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris every year, but what is the history of this painting? How did Da Vinci end up in France, where he died in 1519? Come and find out with us, then join us at Telus Spark at Telus Spark to discover the history and techniques of the great master painter and engineer.
AFC Members: $40* / Non-members: $100*
*(the
cost includes the entrance for the exhibition at Telus Park on Saturday + the evening to get to know more about Da Vinci on Friday).
Da Vinci The Exhibition is a hands-on exploration of Leonardo da Vinci's life, research, and art, developed by Aurea Exhibitions and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Inc. Guests can go beyond the canvas, exploring over 65 life-size inventions, more than 20 fine art studies, and captivating displays.
Delve into da Vinci's advanced understanding of science, mathematics, and nature through themed galleries showcasing his designs, from helicopters to visionary city plans.
Uncover multimedia experiences and documentaries unveiling da Vinci's groundbreaking discoveries. Explore his renowned paintings, including "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper", and investigate controversial works not yet authenticated.
Witness da Vinci's profound exploration of anatomy and nature, with in-depth explanations of his famous studies like the golden ratio and "Vitruvian Man," accompanied by enlarged sketches and notes from his controversial human body research.
Journey into the mind of one of history's greatest polymaths!
Da Vinci The Exhibition is developed by Aurea Exhibitions and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Inc.
Source: Vinci The Exhibition (sparkscience.ca)
Biographie | Biography.
Leonardo da Vinci est un homme très polyvalent, passant d'artiste à ingénieur ou encore philosophe. Il marque le 15e siècle et continuera d'influencer nombre d'ingénieur et d'artistes par la suite. Il nait dans la ville de Florence en Italie et étudiera dans l’atelier d’Andrea del Verrochio avec d’autres artistes tel que le peintre Boticceli que l’on connait principalement pour son tableau la naissance de Vénus. Il fréquentera la cour italienne mais aussi française. Son œuvre la plus connue est la Joconde mais il s’illustrera également dans le domaine de l’ingénierie avec notamment le Codex Atlanticus. Il arrive en France en 1516 et y passera ses dernières années.
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Leonardo da Vinci was a man of many talents, from artist to engineer to philosopher. He left his mark on the 15th century and went on to influence many engineers and artists. Born in Florence, Italy, he studied in Andrea del Verrochio's studio alongside other artists such as Boticceli, best known for his painting The Birth of Venus. He frequented both Italian and French courts. His best-known work is the Mona Lisa, but he also made a name for himself in the field of engineering, notably with the Codex Atlanticus. He arrived in France in 1516, where he spent his last years. last years
