Tuesday, August 2, 2011

reading a book on Leonardo Da Vinci




The Seven Da Vincian Principles:

Curiosita--An insatiably curious approach to life and an unrelenting quest for continuous learning.

Dimostrazione-- A commitment to test knowledge through experience, persistence, and a willingness to learn from mistakes.

Sensazione--The continual refinement of the senses, especially sight, as the means to enliven experience.

Sfumato (literally "Going up in Smoke")-- A willingness to embrace ambiguity, paradox, and uncertainty.

Arte/Scienze-- The development of the balance between science and art, logic and imagination. "Whole-braing" thinking.

Corporalita--The cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness, and poise.

Connessione-- A recognition of and appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things and phenomena. Systems thinking.

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