USSY 252 - Art, Science, and the Designs of Leonardo da Vinci

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Case Western Reserve University

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Leonardo da Vinci is often regarded as the Renaissance epitome of the "universal man." This seminar will help students reach a deeper understanding of Leonardo's achievements and working methods as an engineer, anatomist, architect, and artist. As our own age moves towards narrow specialization, the myth of Leonardo looms large as an unreachable ideal of "genius." Yet some contemporary artists and collaborative groups do claim to be a part of Leonardo's legacy. This seminar will include debate over the relevancy of Leonardo's example, the success of uniting humanistic and artistic thinking with the latest advances in science and engineering, and the ethical issues of "art" emerging in the fields of robotics and genetic engineering. Students will learn fundamental methods of art historical analysis, formulate ethical positions, and discover some of the basic scientific methods used to analyze and authenticate artworks. The course will begin with historical study, then move to modern applications. In the process, each student will be encouraged to find ways to make Leonardo's example relevant to his or her own intellectual development. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSSY, FSCC, FSNA, FSSO or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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