QUESTION: Why did Leonardo da Vinci draw so many weapons of war if he was a pacifist, as stated by a recent art exhibition?

The celebrated documentarian co-directs this two-night extravaganza on PBS about the towering genius of the Renaissance.

Wrinkled faces, contorted expressions, weak bone structure, and gaudy outdated headdresses are common features which are ...

Monday, Nov. 18 and 19, 2024 from 8 - 10 p.m. / PBS app. This is a two-part, four-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns, ...

On 25 January 1504, Florence’s most prominent artists gathered to advise on an appropriate location for Michelangelo’s nearly finished David. Among them was Leonardo ...

Monday, November 18 at 8 Pt. 1Tuesday, November 19 at 8 Pt. 2Episodes repeat at 10 PM A 15th century polymath of soaring ...

Explore Leonardo da Vincis enduring impact on art and science, highlighting his masterpieces and innovative contributions.

Leonardo da Vinci vs. Michelangelo (with assists from Machiavelli) in Gary Graves' compelling drama at Berkeley City Club.

Leonardo advanced art, science, medicine, architecture and many other fields far ahead of their time. “Leonardo Da Vinci”: Documentary directed by Ken and Sarah Burns and David McMahon airing Monday, ...

The award-winning filmmaker, who received the National Constitution Center’s Liberty Medal this year, has been visiting ...

MY SAY Ken Burns launched his own illustrious career 43 years ago with "Brooklyn Bridge," and until now, never left these ...