About Book:
Leonardo da Vinci has been the most famous and controversial artist and thinker of history. In this book, you will get a chance to look into his mind. Which principles did he adopt in his life? What did he really believe? This book will teach you how you can become an Extraordinary Genius like him.
Who should read this summary?
• People who aspire to become Artists and Scientists
• Young adults
About author:
Michael Gelb is an executive coach and management consultant. He teaches organization and people about creativity, leadership and innovation. Michael has also written 17 non-fiction books. They also motive people through their keynote speech and seminar.
Now we Start Summary:
introduction:
Have you heard the name of Leonardo da Vinci? Who was he? He was a genius and a great artist. He had created many fine paintings, out of which Mona Lisa and The Last Supper came to be called Masterpieces. He was a great artist, besides, he had a lot of knowledge about many different fields like Botany, Anatomy, Military Engineering, etc. For his deep knowledge, he is called a renaissance polymath i.e. a man who has mastery and expertise in one field, but at the same time, he has a lot of deep knowledge about almost every field.
Many of Leonardo's paintings were given the title of Masterpiece, including St. John the Baptist, Madonna of the Rocks, and Salvator Mundi. Da Vinci's work received much acclaim and praise, but he always remained a cause for discussion, surrounded by controversies. His sketches made in his notebook are considered as precious as his paintings.
He has made such a precise and lively picture of horses, faces, flowers and even a child growing in the womb of the mother, which is seen as if this picture will be spoken right now. Leonardo was so genius that he thought ahead of the time he was living and he went ahead of his time to invent many things like parachutes, helicopters, machine guns and he also made sketches of these great inventions.
But did you know that Leonardo was an illegitimate child? His father was a rising lawyer and his mother an ordinary girl working in the fields in a small village. Da Vinci did not follow in his father's footsteps as the children who were born without marriage were not allowed to make a professional career. In this way, Da Vinci made his own way and became one of the greatest artists and thinkers of the world.
In this book, you will learn about 6 such principles that will help you develop multiple skills like Leonardo. You will learn to be a person who does not limit his knowledge to a single field and always wishes to know more and learn.
Leonardo was Italian, so the author of this book, Michael, has expanded these principles in his language. Leonardo has 6 principals - Curiosita (Curiosita) i.e. desire to know, Dimostrazione (Demostrazione) means learning from the experience, sensazione (sensazione) means maximizing your five senses, Sfumato (Sfumato) means not to judge anything immediately. , (Art and Science) means to balance between art and logic and Corporalita (corporality) i.e. physical fitness. So let's understand them one by one in detail.
Sfumato:
The word Sfumato means to go up or fog up like smoke where nothing is clearly visible. We get a glimpse of it in Leonardo's unique painting style. If you google Mona Lisa's painting, you will see that that painting is very mysterious. No one has known the secret of the Mona Lisa's smile to date. There are so many emotions hidden in him that you will not be able to know what is the real feeling behind his smile. It has been made in such a way that you will not be able to understand the hidden messages in it at once. Good and evil, sidedness and innocence, kindness and cruelty are seen in that light smile. What do you think Leonardo wanted to convey from this?
The very interesting thing about this painting is that if you look closely, you can see that the corner of the Mona Lisa's mouth and eyes are covered in light shade. This thing makes that smile mysterious. The wrinkles of her eyes and the edges of her lips could tell us what she was really feeling in that painting, but Leonardo's intention was that she left it to those who saw the painting as a puzzle.
This is the first principle that we should not judge anything or reach any conclusion immediately. There can be many different aspects of the same thing, so you should adopt the thinking to understand the reason behind it, then you will be able to judge it in the right way. Try to see the situation from a slightly different angle. Looking at something new, questioning it and maintaining the desire to find an answer should be maintained. It helps you understand the difference between truth and falsehood. It increases your thinking power and intelligence.
Perhaps this is the speciality that helped Leonardo do so many inventions. Remember that Genius never comes to any conclusion immediately, he tries to understand it from different angles and then comes to the conclusion.
Over the years, art experts and psychologists have questioned, "Who was the model of this painting after all?" Was she really a girl or just an imagination? " But to date could not give an exact answer to it. Someone said that she was Lisa del Giocondo, the wife of a silk merchant named Francesco del Giocondo. Someone said that the Mona Lisa had a glimpse of all the women Leonardo had seen in his life such as his mother, girlfriend of nobles or ordinary women on the way.
But Dr. of Bell Labs Lillian Schwartz had a different and very interesting view. He believed that the Mona Lisa could have been a picture of Leonardo himself, it is called Self Portrait.
But some people say that Leonardo only had a self-portrait which he made with red chalk. In that painting, his long wavy hair, thick eyebrows and wrinkles around his eyes with age were clearly visible.
Dr Schwartz used computer modelling with precise measurements to simultaneously visualize Mona Lisa's painting and that self-portrait. If you look closely, you will see that the forehead, eyes, nose, lips of Mona Lisa and Leonardo were in the same line. It seemed as if they were like two sides of the same picture.
The Catholic Church, like Michelangelo and Bernini, did not like Leonardo much because Leonardo extracted the meaning of the scene depicted in the Bible from his perspective.
It is said that Madonna of the Rocks and Virgin and Child with St. There are two different versions of Anne painting. One is very shocking and the other is very soft. Master painters like Leonardo do not do anything unconsciously or by coincidence. There was a solid reason behind everything which often the common people could not see. In his painting, the gestures of the faces of the people, the position of the body, the gesture of the hand were all exactly what they want to show them and there was definitely a message hidden even in the smallest thing, whether you agree or not.
Maybe we will never know that Leonardo Last Supper or St. What John really wanted to tell us in John the Baptist. It is up to us how we understand the beauty and mystery of his art.
Curiosita:
Since childhood, Leonardo had a desire to know about the world around him. Often he used to go for a walk in the woods with paper and pencil. Whatever used to grab their attention, they would sit down to sketch it. They kept staring at trees, flowers and leaves for hours. He used to write each of his thoughts in a notebook. He had many questions like "How many animals, flowers and rivers are there in this world?" How do these birds fly? Where does a stone collide with water, what starts to become like a roundabout? Don't know why these particular questions keep occupying my mind all the time. "
When Leonardo made a picture of a flower, he made it with three different angles, he would be mesmerized by seeing its beauty and texture. He also found the flight of birds very interesting. How a bird fluttered its wings in the air, they used to capture it in the picture too.
There was another special thing about Leonardo that made him different from other artists. She was not much interested in putting the beauty of women in the picture. He used to work for everyone, whether it was a church or someone else. His art was devoted to nature, beauty and truth.
He wrote these tips on his painting. It is human nature that he can easily find mistakes in the work of others. Therefore, to see what we need to improve in our work, you should study its reflection through a mirror. In this way, you will be able to judge him from a different perspective.
Leonardo believed that while working, small breaks should be taken in between. An artist should also go out for some time and relax. Staying away from our work for some time helps us to see it from a fresh perspective and makes it easy for us to do the rest of the work.
He told about another technique which was to see the painting from a distance. When you look at the painting from a distance, you are able to understand its colours, its shape better. Leonardo often went out on the streets of Florence to carefully observe the beauty of nature and the gestures of people's faces. Sometimes he would see those people who used to capture birds in the cage and sell them.
Leonardo bought them, opened the cage door and freed those birds. He used to watch them flying openly in the blue sky with great love and amazement. It was very happy to see birds flying in the light of the sun, fluttering wings between the rays of the sun.
This Principal teaches us to always awaken the desire to know. The desire to know raises questions in our mind, whose youth we should try to find. It makes our brain sharp, we learn to notice the details. It is said that no one can teach us as much as nature can teach us, so Leonardo used to look at everything present in nature very carefully.
Dimostrazione:
In childhood, Leonardo never got the chance to read and write properly. When he grew up a little, he became a disciple of master painter and sculptor Andrea del Verrochio. In his studio, Leonardo learned how to mix colours and create a canvas. Verrochio believed in learning from experience. He taught Leonardo the work of bronze casting, the art of sculpting, etc. He also taught Leonardo to study the structure of trees, humans and animal bodies. This education helped him a lot. Leonardo's first painting was on Verrocchio's Baptism of Christ. It is said that he made the picture of the angel in the left corner below.
Art experts once tried to look at him through x-rays. He noticed that the strokes made by Verrochio's brush were clearly visible in the x-ray. But Leonardo's brush strokes were so fine and smooth like butter that the x-ray passed through him. He was filled with colour with very good workmanship. So the x-ray crossed it. It seemed as if he had not made a picture but had actually created an angel.
Leonardo became an expert after training and joined a guild. It was a group of doctors and artists named "St. Luke". To understand the structure of the body, Leonardo had also cut the bodies of about thirty humans and the bodies of countless animals. He made pictures of his body parts in his notebook. This is the reason why the sketch of the physical body was so perfect in his painting.
Leonardo believed in learning from practical experience by testing things. He believed that he should not believe what he heard, rather he should test himself and increase his independent thinking. He said that there can be no better teacher than nature, so look closely at the things around you, she will teach you a lot.
Another interesting thing about Leonardo is that he himself learned Latin at the age of 42 so that he can understand what is written in the classics better. He had read many books of medicine, maths, martial arts. In one place, he wrote, "Experiences are never wrong." You fail only when you expect to get immediate results from your experiment. " Along with this, he also wrote that “Interruption cannot bow to me. Every obstacle is shattered with firm intentions and perseverance. "
Leonardo loved to experiment. Many of them also failed miserably, but the failure never stopped them from trying again. Due to this particular feature, he was able to do countless inventions.
Sensazione:
Leonardo used to give great importance to our five sense organs. He believed that we should use it more and more. This principle means watching everything carefully in detail. They increase your brain power and learning skills. They make us genius by increasing our focus. Using senses more means listening intently to every voice, taking full flavour of the food you are eating, looking at the details of everything through the eyes.
Leonardo always used his sense more and more. He carefully observed and learned from the surroundings, mountains, waterfalls, animals and the gestures of people. He wore as many nice clothes as he could. He filled his studio with the fragrance of flowers and perfumes. He loved to eat healthy food in a low quantity which was beautifully decorated on a plate.
Did you know that Leonardo was also a musician? He could play many instruments along with Veena and flute. It is said that his voice was also very melodious. When he was hired by Milan's Ludovico Sforza, Leonardo made a silver harp the size of a horse's head and gave it to Ludovico Sforza as a gift.
Leonardo used to say that it is very sad that most people do not use their senses properly, they used to eat just to fill their stomach but did not taste it, they used to speak but without thinking, they used to listen but feel something Used not to.
Let me tell you sincerely when was the last time you praised the beauty of the moon and stars by looking at the sky? When was the last time you ate your food without haste? We do not appreciate what we have. Nature has given you sens organs, try to be more sensitive towards them. Today we have become so busy that just exist, are not living. If you also want to feel the true meaning of living, then use your sense more like Leonardo and enjoy every moment of life to the fullest.
Arte / Scienza:
If Leonardo was left-handed, then it can be said that his right brain was more active. But as you know, he was not only an artist but was also a scientist. He also had a very unique habit, he used to practice mirror writing. All his notebooks were written in the same way. Some psychologists tried to understand the deep meaning behind why Leonardo used to write in reverse. But then he thought that it would be more comfortable for him because he used to write with the left hand.
In 1994, Bill Gates purchased 18 pages of Leonardo's notebooks for $ 30 million. Science has provided that the left part of the brain works with logic and reasoning and the right part with imagination and creativity. But Leonardo believed that both art and science go together, these two cannot be separated from each other. He looked closely at the human body, flowing water, flowering plant and used it to express his art. He used the exact measurement of maths to outline his paintings and sculptures. In this way, Leonardo insisted on using the entire brain for thinking.
He said that people who shape their art without applying science are like sailors who go out on sea journey without a compass, such people can never reach their destination. He believed that an artist must study his human structure to bring the beauty of the human being to the canvas. Without this knowledge, the painter will be able to take a picture of only the inanimate people, in which there will be no beauty and art.
Leonardo encouraged his students to pay attention to detail, logic and mathematics and said that in addition to this, they should openly use their imagination power as well.
His ability to see the whole picture, rather than looking at small things, helped him to produce a very accurate map without the help of modern technology. He used to say, "Study the science of art and study the art of science" means "Understand the science behind art and look at the art behind the science." Leonardo is perhaps the only great artist who has given us many unique inventions, sketches and notes which are considered as precious today as they were in his time.
Corporalita:
In addition to puzzles and jokes in Leonardo's notebook, you will also find many interesting tips about good health and physical fitness. He believed that good health gives you a fit mind.
Giorgio Vasari, who wrote about many famous artists, says Leonardo that was very skilled in horse riding. He also used to do swimming and fencing as an exercise. These things made Leonardo's body very strong, attractive and fit.
Leonardo has also given some health tips in his notebook. They say to stay away from anger and sadness. Keep your mind happy. Exercise every day. Pay attention to what you are eating. Chew the food slowly and eat it. Eat food only when you are hungry and eat light food. Take good sleep at night and keep your digestive system fine.
Leonardo was a vegetarian and he was also an expert in cooking. According to them, creating a balance between healthy eating and exercise gives you good health.
CONCLUSION:
King Francois I of France hired Leonardo as a painter, architect and engineer, but in fact, he discussed in depth with the king the wisdom and philosophy. The king gave him a wonderful Bengali to live in and he was also given a salary every month. At the age of 67, Leonardo said goodbye to the world while living there.
In his last days, Leonardo also wrote about the symptoms of his illness. He left all his belongings to his loyal student Francesco Melzi. It is said that he had developed a deep friendship with the king and took his last breaths in the arms of the king.
Some people say that Leonardo was a homo, then many people say that he was a free thinker whose thinking was different from religion, and nothing is known but there is a truth that no one can change that he was a genius. He was a great artist who devoted his entire life to art, science, nature and its beauty.
So in this book, you learned about the six principles that will help you achieve the full potential of your body and mind like Leonardo.
Curiosita (Curiosita) means to maintain the desire to know and learn. The more you ask questions, the more you will know about the field that will make you it's master. Maintain a journal or notebook in which you can write your ideas, thoughts and learned things. It helps you achieve your goals.
Dimostrazione (Dimostrazione) means that anything or theory should not be accepted only, rather it should be tested, and take action by doing it yourself. Nothing can teach you more than experience. So don't be afraid to make mistakes and look at every failure as an opportunity to learn. Practical experience teaches us in a more effective way.
sensation (our senses) means our five senses. Use your sense organs as much as possible. Look at things carefully, understand their details. Feel what you are seeing, listening, touching, be fully present in that moment. If you are eating something, taste every ingredient of it, if you are touching something, feel it. It increases your focus.
Sfumato (sfumato) means do not judge anything immediately and do not reach any conclusion. There can be many different aspects of the same thing, so try to understand it. Think of understanding the reason behind it.
arte / Scienza (Art and Sinja) means to develop a balance between art and science, the balance between logic and imagination. Do not limit the capacity of your mind. Try to create a balance between logic and creativity. Learn to give Importance to both. Most of us use either the left brain or the right brain, and to be more honest, we actually use a very little part of our brain. But if you want to become a genius, then you have to start using both parts.
Corporalita (corporality) means body and mind care. Body and mind are connected to each other, so eat healthy food, get full sleep and exercise because the more physically fit and strong we are, the more we will become mentally strong which will help to increase our focus and creativity.
How can it be possible for a single person to have such knowledge of art, engineering, botany, mathematics and even every field? You can also achieve this. If you use your one minute productively and awaken your desire to learn more and aim for excellence, then you too can become a genius. If you have learned how to apply these 6 principles well, then your productivity and focus will definitely increase and who knows that in the coming time you will come to a revolution by inventing something for which you will be called Genius Will be written
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