Leonardo - Design. Da Vinci drawings brought to life

Abstract

Part of Leonardo's genius lies in the fusion between engineering and art. To have that imagination and combine it with both mechanical understanding and the ability to create meaningful - and beautiful - drawings has inspired engineers for the last half millennium. Some of his inventions were deemed impossible, while many inspired real and recognisable objects that are part of our daily lives, albeit requiring modern materials and technology to make them workable. Here we look at a selection of Leonardo's drawings and real-life versions created from them.