By
popular demand, Da Vinci – The Genius, presented by Imagine Exhibitions at The
Venetian, will extend its limited engagement through January 2013. From its
world debut of a new Leonardo da Vinci work to revealing the “Secrets of Mona
Lisa,” the exhibition has breathed new life into Vegas’ emerging arts scene.
Since
opening this summer, Da Vinci – The Genius has brought the mind of da Vinci to
life with in-depth explorations of his work as an inventor, artist, anatomist,
sculptor, engineer, musician and architect. Now, guests can enjoy more than 200
unique pieces demonstrating the full scope of Leonardo da Vinci’s remarkable
genius through January, including interactive examinations of his iconic art
and studies in flight, music, military engineering, aquatics, anatomy, time and
more.
Tom
Zaller, CEO and President of Imagine Exhibitions, said, “Da Vinci – The Genius
has thrived at Imagine Exhibitions Gallery and been well-received by the Las
Vegas community. We are thrilled to extend the engagement, as to offer even
more locals and visitors the amazing chance to understand da Vinci in a whole
new light.”
Some
of the inspiring features guests will experience upon visiting Da Vinci – The
Genius include:
· An extraordinary, brand new da Vinci
discovery: the mold and original bronze cast of the only known Leonardo da
Vinci sculpture surviving today, “Horse and Rider.” Created more than 500 years
ago from a block of solid beeswax, “Horse and Rider” was authenticated by the
foremost authority on the life and works of da Vinci, Dr. Carlo Pedretti.
· More than 75 life-size machine
inventions crafted by Italian Artisans, many using techniques and materials
from the Renaissance period. Scouring over 6,000 pages from da Vinci’s personal
codices (notebooks), the Artisans deciphered hidden clues, intentional mistakes
and mirror-image writing that da Vinci employed to keep his works top secret.
· The illustrious Secrets of Mona Lisa
exhibit, featuring the findings of French scientific engineer and examiner of
fine art, Pascal Cotte. Granted unprecedented access, Cotte took “Mona Lisa”
out of its frame at The Louvre to conduct an in-depth analysis of history’s
most elusive work of art. Cotte’s study revealed dozens of secrets, and is
showcased by 40 super-magnified, high-resolution sectional images exploring
every aspect of the work.
· Explorations of da Vinci’s most famous
artwork, including three dimensional renderings and analyses of “The Last
Supper,” the “Vitruvian Man and the “Sforza Horse.” Guests can gain new
perspectives on incredible reproductions of “Virgin of the Rocks,” “The
Annunciation,” the controversial new Leonardo discovery “Bella Principessa,” da
Vinci’s anatomical sketches, and preparatory drawings of the “Anghiari Battle.”
· Interactive touch-screen tablets which
offer in-depth explanations about da Vinci’s theories and ideas while
connecting them to modern inventions.
· An elaborate gift shop full of unique
da Vinci souvenirs and memorabilia, such as mini replicas of his inventions,
art kits and logoed merchandise. Serious art collectors can also purchase a
limited edition of “Horse and Rider” in one of four different finishes:
Leonardo Classic, Classic Bronze, Verde and Silver. A $1 million dollar
donation from the sales of “Horse and Rider” will go to The Salvation Army
Rehabilitation Program of Southern Nevada.
Da
Vinci – The Genius was developed by Grande Exhibitions, Australia, the
Anthropos Association, Italy, under the kind auspices of the Commune di Roma,
Commune di Firenze and Citta Di Venezia and with the assistance of Pascal Cotte
of Lumière Technologies, France.
Da
Vinci – The Genius is open daily to the public from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and
tickets are available to purchase at the Imagine Exhibitions Gallery box office
and venetian.com. Prices are as follows: adult ($25), senior/military ($23),
Nevada residents ($20), students ages 13 and over with a valid school ID ($17),
children 12 and under ($18). Learn more about Imagine Exhibitions on Facebook
page.
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