On the afternoon of June 5, a science lecture entitled “All About Leonardo da Vinci” was successfully held at Yongman Theatre on Shahe Campus. More than 200 students from various schools attended the lecture. The lecture was organized by International Division and the Department of Student Affairs. Mr. PlinioInnocenzi, Scientific Attaché of the Embassy of Italy in China, hosted the lecture.  

Lecturers were research staff from Leonardo3 Museum and Studio in Italy. ‍‍They studied the inventions recorded in Leonardo da Vinci's manuscripts with modern science and technology, which helped students learn Leonardo's myriad of scientific achievements made in various fields ahead of his time.

At the beginning of the lecture, Mr. Massimiliano Lisa, Director of Leonardo3 and a media expert, introduced the establishment and development of Leonardo3 as well as Leonardo da Vinci's life. Afterwards, Technical Director Mr. Edoardo Zanon and Mr. Mario Taddei introduced the mechanical designs and inventions that appeared in the manuscripts of Leonardo da Vinci, including aircraft, big kite, and horizon sensor, and analyzed these exquisite designs and their connections with the ancient Chinese inventions. In addition, the Leonardo3 team also showcased their modern scientific and technological methods to reconstruct Leonardo’s inventions. Later in the Q&A session, the students actively asked questions and interacted with the speakers.  

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍The lecture provided an opportunity for the students to further understand this master of the Renaissance by introducing his achievements and discoveries unknown to the public. It ended successfully with warm applause from the students.  

Released by Niu Miaozhuo

Translated by He Siying