New documentary explores the life and curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci

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A new documentary titled "Leonardo da Vinci," directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon, aims to explore the life of the famous artist beyond his well-known works. The two-part miniseries focuses on da Vinci's curiosity and relentless questioning of the world. The filmmakers highlight how da Vinci's interests spanned art and science, showing no boundaries between disciplines. His approach to understanding nature and humanity is presented as a central theme of the documentary. The documentary also addresses da Vinci's unfinished works, suggesting that his constant pursuit of knowledge often led him to abandon projects. This reflects his focus on higher pursuits rather than mere artistic completion.


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