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by Jerrold Roberts Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago

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Who came up with the idea of macchinali?

In Codex Madrid I, the idea of “elementi macchinali” expressed by da Vinci states that machines were composed of a set of basic mechanisms. This idea was later rediscovered by engineers such as Franz Reuleaux and codified in his collection of kinematic models.

Why were the notebooks hidden?

Some believe the notebooks were hidden after his death for fear of exploitation by others trying to attach themselves to da Vinci’s genius.

Was Leonardo da Vinci an engineer?

They also end doubts that have been expressed over time as to da Vinci’s talents as an engineer. Some had argued da Vinci was merely an artist with interest in mechanical designs. However, the notebooks, in his handwriting and outlining engineering ideas that were unheard of at the time, put such arguments to rest.

Why was the Da Vinci manuscript misplaced?

According to Martin Abad, manuscript manager for the library, their misplacement was "due to the transfer of the Biblioteca Real to four different locations, a fatal confusion of a signature and due as well to the aura of Da Vinci, which blinded many trying to attach their fame to that of the genius.".

Where were the Madrid codices?

The Madrid Codices I–II (I – Ms. 8937 i II – Ms. 8936), are two manuscripts by Leonardo da Vinci which were discovered in the Biblioteca Nacional de España in Madrid in 1965 by Dr. Jules Piccus, Language Professor at the University of Massachusetts. The Madrid Codices I was finished during 1490 and 1499, and II from 1503 to 1505.

Where was the Codex Madrid found?

8937 i II – Ms. 8936), are two manuscripts by Leonardo da Vinci which were discovered in the Biblioteca Nacional de España in Madrid in 1965 by Dr. Jules Piccus, Language Professor at the University of Massachusetts.

Why are Leonardo's manuscripts important?

The manuscripts are of great importance as they contain about 15% of Leonardo's notes referenced today, but are also important for the quality and relevance of the works they contain , which are among the major engineering treatises of their time.

When were the Madrid codices completed?

The Madrid Codices I was finished during 1490 and 1499, and II from 1503 to 1505. The two codices were brought to Spain by Pompeo Leoni, a sculptor in the court of Philip II.

Who was Francisco de Quevedo's friend?

When he died in 1608 the manuscripts were transferred to Juan de Espina, a friend of Francisco de Quevedo y Villegas, portrayed at the time as: "a gentleman who lives alone in a mansion in Madrid and his servants are wooden automata.".

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