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7 Da Vincian Principles
7 Da Vincian Principles
7 Da Vincian Principles
7 Da Vincian Principles
In his 1998 book “How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci”, Michael Gelb outlined seven principles
that he believes define Da Vinci’s work LEONARDO DA VINCI
1. Curiosità - or curiosity, marking his insatiable quest for knowledge and continuous
improvement
5. Arte/scienza - the balance between art and science or the science of art, which he
demonstrated in his whole-brain thinking
6. Corporalità - or “of the body,” representing his belief that a healthy mind requires a
healthy body and the importance of cultivating both fitness and poise