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Lost in Edition: Did Leonardo da Vinci Slip Up?
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Leonardo da Vinci committed mistakes in geometry, analytical mechanics and arithmetic. The publication of his work was not always done carefully. These revelations have opened up the mystery surrounding the genius artist-scientist’s alleged errors. In this paper, the author explores these errors and their possible sources and potential implications.
Title: Lost in Edition: Did Leonardo da Vinci Slip Up?
Description:
Leonardo da Vinci committed mistakes in geometry, analytical mechanics and arithmetic.
The publication of his work was not always done carefully.
These revelations have opened up the mystery surrounding the genius artist-scientist’s alleged errors.
In this paper, the author explores these errors and their possible sources and potential implications.
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