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Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Science and Art
Leonardo da Vinci: Wissenschaft und Kunst der Renaissance
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:17
Abstract
It is not by chance that Leonardo counts as an allround genius. Apart from his technical inventions he worked on mechanics, engineering and anatomy and created important works of painting and archicture. We will discuss this work in the historical context. Finally we will ask whether Leonardo’s crossing of art and science could serve as a model for contemporary research.
Objective
It is not by chance that Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519) is seen as an allround genius. Apart from his technical inventions he worked on mechanics, engineering and anatomy and created important works of painting and archicture. We will discuss Leonardo’s work in the context of Renaissance science, culture and art. Finally we will ask whether this intersection of technical intelligence, scientific and artistic skills could serve as a model for contemporary research or wether it has to be treated as a lost ideal of the past.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| seminar | Leonardo da Vinci: Wissenschaft und Kunst der Renaissance |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (In order to be awarded credits, please register under "Pflichtwahlfach GESS"!. The language courses are offered by the ETH and University of Zurich Language Center.)
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Compulsory Electives GESS (Categorically all students at ETH Zurich are required to obtain 8 credit points (ECTS) within the frame of this elective course program throughout their studies; 6 credit points during the bachelor and 2 for the master. Some of the lectures are part of other departments’ curricula. Further information can be found in the course catalog or at the particular student offices.)
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