Leonardo
was born on April 15, 1452, in Vinci, Italy, just outside
Florence. Growing up Leonardo had access to scholarly
texts owned by family and friends. He was also exposed
to Vinci's longstanding painting tradition, and when he
was about 15 his father apprenticed him to the renowned
workshop of Andrea del Verrochio in Florence. Even as
an apprentice, Leonardo demonstrated his colossal talent.
From 1485 to 1490, Leonardo produced a studies on loads
of subjects, including nature, flying machines, geometry,
mechanics, municipal construction, canals and architecture
(designing everything from churches to fortresses). His
studies from this period contain designs for advanced
weapons, including a tank and other war vehicles, various
combat devices, and submarines. Also during this period,
Leonardo produced his first anatomical studies.
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