Leonardo taught himself Latin

Written By Pamela Shields
 
Leonardo’s studio in Clos Lucé

Leonardo’s studio in Clos Lucé

 

Leonardo taught himself Latin to read the books he needed for his research. Because he was illegitimate, he was barred from a formal education yet was the most widely read artist among his contemporaries.

Post by Pamela Shields (BA History of Art)

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Pamela Shields

A Graduate and Tutor in the History of Art. Pamela trained as a magazine journalist at the London College of Printing and has been a freelance writer for over twenty years. She has a passion for history and has published several books on various subjects.

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