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Leonardo da Vinci
When Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre
In 1911, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa was stolen off the wall at the Louvre Museum in Paris. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson recounts the story.
The genius of Leonardo da Vinci
Artist Leonardo da Vinci produced two of the most famous paintings in history, "The Last Supper" and the "Mona Lisa." But he was also passionate about medical discoveries and military inventions, some of which were centuries ahead of their time. Walter Isaacson, author of bestselling biographies of Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein and Benjamin Franklin, has written a new book about da Vinci, and he talks with Dr. Jon LaPook about why this Renaissance Man's mind and curiosity were so extraordinary.
Leonardo da Vinci, the scientist
In this web exclusive, biographer Walter Isaacson talks with Dr. Jon LaPook about the Renaissance artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci, and his curiosity and unique gifts as an observer of the world around him.
Da Vinci and Renaissance painting
In this web exclusive, Walter Isaacson, author of a new biography on Leonardo da Vinci, talks with Dr. Jon LaPook about the "augmented reality" of Renaissance artwork such as da Vinci's, and why the eyes in paintings like the Mona Lisa appear to follow the viewer.
Leonardo da Vinci, Renaissance man
In this web exclusive, Walter Isaacson, author of a new biography on Leonardo da Vinci, talks with Dr. Jon LaPook about the rise of the "Renaissance Man" in Florence.
Treasures of Florence's Uffizi museum
Seven years before America's Declaration of Independence, the Uffizi opened its doors to the public. Containing perhaps the greatest collection of artwork in the world, including masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Botticelli, the Florentine museum holds treasures at every turn. Jane Pauley reports. (Originally broadcast May 19, 2019.)
The Last Supper
Morley Safer reports on the controversy surrounding the restoration of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper." Renaissance historian James Beck charges that rather than preserving the masterpiece, the costly repair work is actually destroying it.
"60 Minutes" archives: Looking for the lost Leonardo
500 years after Leonardo da Vinci's death, a look back at the search for the artist's lost painting, "The Battle of Anghiari."
France plans $800M makeover for the Louvre, Mona Lisa's overcrowded home
Paris' centuries-old Louvre Museum — home of da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa — is getting an $800 million makeover, and American visitors will have to help pay for it.
Portrait of a genius: Ken Burns on Leonardo da Vinci
The acclaimed filmmaker behind the PBS documentary on the 15th century Italian artist and intellectual calls Leonardo da Vinci "one of the most incredibly interesting human beings who has ever walked the Earth."
Ken Burns on the genius of Leonardo da Vinci
Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, renowned for his documentaries on such topics as the Civil War, baseball, jazz and the Statue of Liberty, has now focused on 15th century Italian artist and intellectual Leonardo da Vinci. Correspondent David Pogue talks with Burns and his producing partners, daughter Sarah Burns and son-in-law David McMahon, about their PBS documentary on the man Burns calls "one of the most incredibly interesting human beings who has ever walked the Earth."
Paris organizers apologize for offense caused by opening ceremony act
Organizers say an act during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony featuring an LGBTQ+ icon flanked by drag artists did not depict "The Last Supper."
X-rays of the "Mona Lisa" reveal new secret about masterpiece
New research suggests the Italian Renaissance master may have been in a particularly experimental mood when he painted the "Mona Lisa" early in the 16th century
How to see the "Da Vinci glow" illuminate the crescent moon this week
The phenomenon, once known as "Earthshine," occurs when the dark side of the moon is illuminated by light reflecting off planet Earth.
11/26: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson sits down with Robert Dallek, author of "Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Political Life," Ron Chernow, author of "Grant," Nancy Koehn, author of "Forged in Crisis," and Mark Updegrove, author of "The Last Republicans" for a discussion about their works which examine leadership in times of crisis. Plus, Walter Isaacson discusses his new book "Leonardo da Vinci" which explores the life and work of the original renaissance man.
Mystery buyer revealed
Last month, a da Vinci painting sold for a record $450 million. Salvator Mundi, Latin for Savior of the World, will be displayed in Abu Dhabi at a newly-opened branch of the Louvre. The New York Times reports the painting's mystery buyer is a Saudi Prince.
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Missed the second half of the show? John Dickerson speaks with authors Robert Dallek, Ron Chernow, Nancy Koehn, and Mark Updegrove about why the subjects of their new books stood out to them. And, author Walter Isaacson discusses his new book "Leonardo Da Vinci."
Leonardo da Vinci
Walter Isaacson joins Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson to discuss his new book "Leonardo da Vinci" which explores the life and work of the original renaissance man.
Art mega sales
This week, a piece of history made history. Leonardo da Vinci's "Salvator Mundi" sold for a record $450 million at an auction in New York City. While some experts dispute the origin of the painting it's believed to be the last da Vinci in private hands. But the era of art mega-sales began back in 2004. Alex Wagner reports.
Da Vinci painting record sale
The art world is stunned after the astonishing record-breaking sale of a rare masterpiece, Leonardo da Vinci's "Salvator Mundi." It was auctioned Wednesday for more than $450 million. The buyer is a mystery. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Rare da Vinci painting
"CBS This Morning" gets a rare, in-studio look at the last privately-owned painting by Leonardo da Vinci before it heads to auction. The portrait, "Salvator Mundi," was created about 500 years ago and thought to have been destroyed. It was long-mistaken as a copy because it was heavily painted over, but its restoration makes it one of about 15 known surviving paintings by the artist. Alan Wintermute, senior specialist at Christie's, discusses the history of the rare work.
Walter Isaacson on da Vinci book
Renaissance artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci is one of history's most creative geniuses and is behind two of the world's most famous paintings: "The Last Supper" and "Mona Lisa." Bestselling author Walter Isaacson has written biographies of people with great minds, like Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin and Steve Jobs. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new biography about da Vinci, how his genius lies in his ability to connect art and science and what he has in common with Steve Jobs.
Treasures of the Uffizi
Seven years before America's Declaration of Independence, the Uffizi opened its doors to the public. Containing perhaps the greatest collection of artwork in the world, including masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Botticelli, the Florentine museum holds treasures at every turn. Jane Pauley reports.
Is "Salvator Mundi" a real Leonardo da Vinci painting?
A Leonardo da Vinci painting was auctioned for $450 million, but is it the real thing?
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Paul McCartney's overlooked work
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Study: AI overuse can lead to "brain fry"
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