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                                                               self-portrait of Leonardo da Vinci

The Beau Ideal of Art

Da Vinci’s art the Mona Lisa & The Last Supper,
subjects of mega conspiracy theories include the portrait of her
Kept anatomical sketches, lists of lexicon & syntax in a notebook
The Codex Trivulzianus is a manuscript worth a look
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Godwin Avatar
September 20, 2026 at 12:16 AM
You told me we'd both written same day, clerihews (mine, BSignored) and I completely forgot to come read yours. If you submitted to Brian, I hope he took note of how well and completely you laid out some da Vinci for us to enjoy. Get into it, I did. These are fun, not always easy, nope, the summarizing of someone's something involves hard choices, starting with the something. Yea, it does, it's difficult. Forgive this 'drive-by commenting', I need to go to sleep. Nighty night ... think clerihew... rip .... v a n ......
Anaya Avatar
September 24, 2026 at 1:10 AM
🤭okay Cay Cay! Night. 😴
Sharma  Avatar
September 10, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Dear Anaya, quite an informative and intriguing poem about Leonardo Da Vinci as well as his fascinating art! And what an amazing form you've chosen too, a clerihew, I have never written one but would like to try some day ~ I had to look up that manuscript that you mentioned, woah, learned something new. You're very knowledgeable about this stream! 🏮 💫 Enjoyed reading, as always 🍁🌙 sending you poetic starsz and fairy sparklesszz 🧚 ⭐
Anaya Avatar
September 10, 2026 at 12:27 PM
He had many, my goal; to point ☝️ out what's interesting or unusual...🧐he engraved with metalpoint, caricatures ....& in those days they named where from & who the father.....His birth name was Lionardo di ser Piero da Vinci, which means "Leonardo, son of sir Piero from Vinci". Clerihews are to be whimsy, two rhyming couplets, AABB their name in first line, famous for in second....coming together nonsensical 🥸...🫵can do it! Autumn 🍂🍁 blessings~
Poet Avatar
September 10, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Dear Anaya, your lovely poem captures the essence of Leonardo da Vinci’s profound influence on art and culture. It cleverly references his masterpieces, Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, along with the intriguing mysteries and conspiracy theories associated with them. The mention of his meticulous sketches and linguistic notes depicts his diverse genius. This is an informative and engaging piece that invites readers to explore da Vinci’s world. Excellent.
Anaya Avatar
September 10, 2026 at 12:39 PM
I'm pleased it was everything I meant it to be & I've enjoyed your promising review that it is an excellent read, TyVm for encouragement & support. Autumn 🍂🍁 blessings
Kingston Avatar
September 9, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Michael Angelo, a man before his time. his time Wasn't so mind blowing that he knew the all the details, bones and organs of a human body before anyone did? Someday I would be shaking to see the actual drawing of his real circular self you have posted above. What a wonderful poem to ponder.
Anaya Avatar
September 9, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Yes, he contributed to the development of European art to an extent rivalled only by that of his younger contemporary Michelangelo Both 🎨's beau idéal. TyVm, Marikate! Autumn 🍂 blessings
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