NOVA: Decoding da Vinci
Synopsis
Leonardo da Vinci was a Renaissance genius. Not only did he paint masterpieces of art, but he was an obsessive scientist and inventor, dreaming up complex machines centuries ahead of his time, including parachutes, armored tanks, hang gliders and robots. On the 500th anniversary of Leonardo’s death, with the help of biographer Walter Isaacson, NOVA investigates the secrets of Leonardo’s success. How did his scientific curiosity, from dissections of cadavers to studies of optics, shape his genius and help him create perhaps the most famous painting of all time, the "Mona Lisa"?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Score
- Chee Wei Tay
- Original Title
- NOVA: Decoding da Vinci
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- PBS, NOVA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chee Wei Tay
Department Leadership Roster
Chee Wei Tay
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is NOVA: Decoding da Vinci about?
Leonardo da Vinci was a Renaissance genius. Not only did he paint masterpieces of art, but he was an obsessive scientist and inventor, dreaming up complex machines centuries ahead of his time, including parachutes, armored tanks, hang gliders and robots. On the 500th anniversary of Leonardo’s death, with the help of biographer Walter Isaacson, NOVA investigates the secrets of Leonardo’s success. How did his scientific curiosity, from dissections of cadavers to studies of optics, shape his genius and help him create perhaps the most famous painting of all time, the "Mona Lisa"?
Who directed NOVA: Decoding da Vinci?
NOVA: Decoding da Vinci was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in NOVA: Decoding da Vinci?
The principal cast of NOVA: Decoding da Vinci includes Jay O. Sanders, Walter Isaacson.
When was NOVA: Decoding da Vinci released and how long is it?
NOVA: Decoding da Vinci was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for NOVA: Decoding da Vinci?
The original motion picture soundtrack for NOVA: Decoding da Vinci was composed by Chee Wei Tay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for NOVA: Decoding da Vinci?
NOVA: Decoding da Vinci holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).