Ken Burns explores Leonardo da Vinci's legacy in new PBS documentary

Ken Burns and his co-directors, Sarah Burns and David McMahon, have created a new two-part documentary about Leonardo da Vinci for PBS. This marks a departure from their usual focus on American history, exploring da Vinci's life and work instead. The documentary highlights da Vinci's artistic genius and insatiable curiosity, showcasing his innovations in art and science. It uses his notebooks as a guide to understand his thoughts and ideas, presenting a visual interpretation of his sketches alongside natural wonders. While Ken Burns plans to return to American subjects, Sarah and McMahon are open to exploring more international figures in the future. Their experience in Florence during production has influenced their approach to storytelling and music in the documentary.