Ethan Zander STEM English 1 Mr. Dodd 4/21/17 “Leonardo da Vinci” The Last supper, the Mona Lisa, the first recorded glider. Many historians see him as a pivotal artist and a true pioneer of modern science, whose paintings, drawings, and notes pose complex intellectual problems that still defy explanation. Henry Zerner pointed out, "Leonardo da Vinci was convinced of the power of vision as an instrument of knowledge, and was the greatest genius of his time." I agree that Leonardo was the greatest genius of his time. He was one of the first scientists of his time to attempt many of the things he did, like trying to fly. Leo was also one of the greatest architects, mechanical, and hydraulic engineers. It was common for artists of his time to draw