Reflection on ideas from `How to think like Leonardo da Vinci`

Thinking Like A Genius

Reflections on `How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci

Thinking Like A Genius

Reflections on `How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci

After reading the 322 page How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci book written by Michael Gelb , I felt a new world of insights rush into me . I fell into an in-depth appreciation of Leonardo da Vinci 's genius

Although many critics say that Leonardo da Vinci was a failure particularly due to the fact that a lot of his works were left unfinished , I

believe otherwise . He was a great man who attempted to delve into a multitude of fields

He was an architect , sculptor , painter , inventor , tactician and strategist , mathematician , and a scientist , but only to mention some His ideas were truly far beyond his time , and if only his ideas were properly publicized it would have made a greater impact earlier on in history

I realized that in each of us lies the potential to be a genius . To quote the author , `the human mind is more powerful than we think it is As an art teacher , this perspective in dealing with students is important in to fully cultivate , as well as appreciate , the students ' potentials

The Seven Da Vincian Principles were enlightening . Through the exercises provided to develop each principle , I was able to get in touch with myself again , my beliefs , my dreams , and in the process of being connected with myself , I was given a chance to view my career as an art teacher in a refreshing perspective

The Seven Da Vincian Principles

Curiosita

Curiosita is an insatiably curious approach , and this continuous quest for learning is the powerhouse of the Da Vincian spirit . I realized how important it is to always ask why , why , and why . Following the exercise , and after listing down questions that are significant to me and contemplating on them , I realized I have a lot I want to learn , and a lot I still want to understand . I was once again contemplating the meaning of life

In the study of art , I believe the spirit of curiosita is important in the quest to improve one 's skills . I thought about some questions What is aesthetically pleasing ? Why ? And most importantly , how can I make art that is truly aesthetically pleasing

Dimostrazione

Dimostrazione is a commitment to test knowledge through experience persistence , and a willingness to learn from mistakes . The exercises in this section led me to recheck my beliefs , why I believed them , and whether they are valid or not . Are those beliefs truly mine , or are they simply influenced upon me by society ? Are these beliefs actually wrong ? For that matter , are the standards I have for measuring art truly mine or merely dictated upon me , are they truly the best standards to measure art ? These are the questions that were brought to me

Senzazione

Sensazione is the continual refinement of the senses as the means to enliven experience . Leonardo stated...