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    Genius of Leonardo Da Vinci comes to Johannesburg

    Fresh off the back of a popular run in Cape Town, the Genius of Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition comes to Johannesburg from 2 April 2014.

    This thought-provoking exhibition, showcasing the Renaissance giant's breadth of talent, wisdom and ideas, will be at The Amazing Place in Woodmead, Sandton until 22 June 2014.

    Genius of Leonardo Da Vinci comes to Johannesburg

    International exhibition

    The internationally acclaimed exhibition demonstrates the full scope of Leonardo's remarkable achievements as an artist, inventor, engineer, anatomist, sculptor, architect, musician, mathematician and all-round Renaissance thinker. The interactive and fascinating travelling exhibition will immerse visitors in Leonardo's timeless brilliance through full-scale models of his inventions and studies of his iconic art. A prominent replica of Leonardo's most cherished creation, the Mona Lisa, will feature prominently in the exhibition, where 25 astonishing new secrets about the enigmatic Renaissance masterpiece will be revealed.

    The interactive and absorbing travelling exhibition has been seen by more than four million people in over 50 cities across the world and is a must-see for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore over 200 unique pieces including 75 life-size machine inventions built using materials from Leonardo's era, interactive touchscreens featuring facsimiles of his remarkable codices (handwritten manuscripts) and replicas of his most notable Renaissance artworks.

    Educational aspects

    The exhibition promises visitors an educational, entertaining and enlightening experience. Art, history, engineering, architect, mathematics, medicine and philosophy enthusiasts will be equally as inspired as those who are exploring the depth and breadth of Leonardo's work for the very first time. Schools will also find an inexhaustible source of knowledge and inspiration for their learners and teachers.

    Tickets are available online from Webtickets, www.webtickets.co.za, from R80 - R140. For more information, go to www.davinciexhibition.co.za.

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