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Why Da Vinci Never Finished His Masterpieces (The Dark Truth)
Leonardo da Vinci is hailed as a genius—painter, inventor, scientist. But here's the shocker: he was a terrible finisher. Most of his works remain incomplete. Why? Because his mind was too perfect. He believed art must be built on math and science, yet his hands could never match his imagination. This video dives into the messy, human side of Da Vinci: his obsession with military engineering over art, his bizarre mirror writing, his dissection of 30 corpses, and the heartbreaking story of his giant bronze horse model destroyed by French soldiers. We reveal how his perfectionism became his curse, and how it changed art forever. Based on early biographies by Vasari and others, plus Da Vinci's own letters. If you think you know Da Vinci, think again. Watch till the end to see why the Mona Lisa's smile hides a deeper secret.
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