Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper

Leonardo da Vinci started The Last Supper in the early 1490s. At the time, depictions of Christ sharing his final meal with his apostles were often sedate. Leonardo wanted to capture the drama of the emotional event. The mural would become one of his most well-known works, showcasing his gift for blending tones and colors, his mastery of light and shadow and his command of geometry.

Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper

12m 8s

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    Part Two: Painter-God

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    Leonardo works as a military engineer, designs fanciful flying machines, studies light and shadow, investigates gravity, dissects cadavers, and pens treatises on a vast array of subjects, all while seeking the perfect patron. In Florence, Milan, Rome and finally France, he pours the sum of his scientific and artistic knowledge into a portrait that would become the most famous painting on earth.

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    Part One: The Disciple of Experience

    S1 E1 - 1h 56m

    Leonardo da Vinci grows up in a Tuscan village surrounded by nature, then moves to Florence, where the Renaissance is in full bloom, to apprentice as an artist and craftsman. He shows extraordinary talent but at times struggles to finish commissions. Later, in Milan, he joins Duke Sforza’s court, begins writing treatises, and paints a monumental fresco depicting the Last Supper.

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    Making the Music for Leonardo da Vinci

    7m 6s

    Step inside the recording studio with composer Caroline Shaw as she joins forces with Attacca Quartet, Sō Percussion, and Roomful of Teeth to shape a score that captures Leonardo da Vinci’s boundless curiosity. This behind-the-scenes film offers a glimpse into Shaw’s creative process, immersing you in the energy and collaboration of the recording sessions.

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