Leonardo, Ken Burns

‘Leonardo da Vinci’ Review: Ken Burns’s Portrait of the Master
The celebrated documentarian co-directs this two-night extravaganza on PBS about the towering genius of the Renaissance.
'Leonardo da Vinci' review: Ken Burns' documentary is magnificent, visually sumptuous
MY SAY Ken Burns launched his own illustrious career 43 years ago with "Brooklyn Bridge," and until now, never left these shores, while picking over the bones of every major American historical event and cultural landmark he could find.
LEONARDO DA VINCI (New Series Premiere)
Monday, Nov. 18 and 19, 2024 from 8 - 10 p.m. / PBS app. This is a two-part, four-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon that explores the life and work of the 15th century polymath.
What New Is There to Say About Leonardo da Vinci?
This week, senior reporter Eileen Kinsella speaks to documentarian Ken Burns about his first foray outside of American history.
New documentary from Sarah, Ken Burns dives deep into remarkable world of Leonardo da Vinci
Ken Burns added: "He's an anatomist, and he's a botanist, and he's interested in flight, and he's a sculptor, and he's a painter, and he's an artist, and he's all of those. The reason why it's such a good story is that he was interested in knowing everything." Among da Vinci's creations: a glass model of the human heart.
New Ken Burns documentary explores the life and creative force of Leonardo da Vinci
Filmmaker Ken Burns has produced over 40 films. His latest is a movie focused on the life and creative force of Leonardo da Vinci. It's his first film about an international topic.
Ken Burns’ documentary focuses on Leonardo da Vinci, thanks in part to Ben Franklin
Famed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns didn’t plan to pursue a film on Leonardo da Vinci, his first non-American subject. But he was drawn to the subject, thanks in part to the master painter’s similarities to Benjamin Franklin.
Ken Burns talks about the multifaceted genius of Leonardo da Vinci
Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns stops by TODAY to discuss his new documentary, “Leonardo da Vinci,” his first film that covers a non-American topic, and chronicles the life and work of the 15th century Italian artist,
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Two mighty giants of art go wall-to-wall in ‘The Contest’
Leonardo da Vinci vs. Michelangelo (with assists from Machiavelli) in Gary Graves' compelling drama at Berkeley City Club.
One City, Three Great Artists: Reuniting Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael
A London exhibition shows how the three painters circled one another as rivals and role models in 16th-century Florence.
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Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael: Florence, c 1504: A fascinating meeting of Renaissance titans
In the second gallery, attention switches to a different masterpiece: the so-called Burlington House Cartoon (by the show’s ...
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Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael at the Royal Academy review: a gem of a show and a testament to staggering genius
In that year, the ageing Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarotti – recently returned from triumph in Rome – and the new genius on the block, Raffaello Sanzio from Urbino across the ...
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Exuberant Video Game Menus Designed With da Vinci in Mind
“This game has a very medieval vibe to it, so I looked at Leonardo da Vinci and thought about how he would design menus. I made sure to include his brushstroke style.” The Japanese role ...