Leonardo da Vinci: 1452 – 1519 – History Channel

Leonardo-da-VinciIn honour of Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday today, DAF is featuring History Channel’s “Da Vinci & The Code He Lived By”.  Below is part 1 of 10.  Visit All Histories YouTube Channel to continue watching this interesting series on one of the great creative minds of the Italian Renaissance.

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Robert Lang: Modern Origami

A very interesting TED Talk about modern origami and how it is being used to create not only beautiful sculptures but to solve technological problems ranging from consumer products to the space program.

Robert Lang merges mathematics with aesthetics to fold elegant modern origami. His scientific approach helps him make folds once thought impossible — and has secured his place as one of the first great Western masters of the art.

For more information about Robert Lang visit LangOrigami.com.

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