"The purpose of [Leonardo Da Vinci's] studies is confirmed by a memorandum in his Manuscript E, now in Paris, of c.1513-14: 'Write a separate treatise describing the movements of animals with four feet, among which is man, who likewise in his infancy crawls on all fours.' More
Whimsical designs... Art and Nature, the source of inspiration....
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Disclosure: I am a Docent (volunteer) at the Norton Museum of Art since 2019 (Class of 2018) and love everything about the Institution-from the wonderful and interesting people who work and volunteer; the rigorous training (which is never-ending) to the collections, artworks, and ehibitions, which are breath-taking. A (humbling) learning experience of the human soul...
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