A conference on “The Atlantic Codex, a testimony to the life of Leonardo – a multifaceted and complex mind and genius” was held at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Monsignor Francesco Braschi, Doctor of Sciences of the Ambrosiana Library of Milan presented the concept of innovation and modern research as an innate characteristic of human nature from the perspective of a researcher and a priest.
It is an honour for BAS to host the conference, said the Vice President Corr. Memb. Stefan Hadjitodorov on behalf of the leadership of the Academy.
The event was dedicated to the genius of Leonardo da Vinci and the lesser known aspects of his life.
The Atlantic Codex is the largest existing collection of authentic manuscripts and drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, consisting of 1,119 sheets of paper. His life as an artist, scientist and engineer is represented in this extraordinary collection which covers a very extensive period of time: from 1478, when Leonardo was still working in his native Tuscany, to 1519, when he died in France. The sheets cover a variety of subjects: from mechanics to hydraulics, from mathematics to architecture, to curious inventions of war machines, parachutes and flying machines.
The Embassy of Italy in Sofia, the Italian Cultural Institute, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the InvestBulgaria Agency organized the event.
