Leonardo Da Vinci bridged a gap between unscientific methods and our trusted modern approach (The Renaissance Man). Da Vinci's scientific experiments encouraged individuals to devote time to research (Renissance Man). In 1505 he devoted himself more to his scientific research (The Renaissance Man). The topics ranged from varieties: anatomy zoology, botany, geology, optics, aerodynamics and hydrodynamics with many others (Renaissance Man). He was greatly influenced by ancient Greek and Roman writings, but recognized the limitations of seeking truth in those writings or in the Bible (Renaissance Man). Leonardo Da Vinci took an approach like no other: he actually started observing nature (Renaissance Man). In a study of the cervical vertebra shown in perspective, Leonardo observes: “[Both] ancient and contemporary authors have produced written accounts [of anatomy] in agonizingly verbose and confusing styles. However, through concise representation from different perspectives, things are definitively described; and so that my gift to humanity is not lost [over time], I teach the technique of reproducing things through printing." A new scientific method of scientific study was produced: the systematic and descriptive method of the natural sciences, an important method of studying the 19th century (Renaissance Man). Da Vinci produced volumes of remarkable notes on an astonishing variety of topics, from the nature of the sun, moon, and stars to the formation of fossils and, above all, noted the mysteries of flight; to influence later inventions and experiments (The Renaissance Man). In recent years, numerous academic studies have examined and clarified the complex intersection of Leonardo da Vinci's art with his other intellectual activities... middle of paper.... ..eaten (Mansen, 2007). Anatomical studies also abound in Leonardo's notebooks. Dissection was frowned upon because many of his drawings were not published to exert an influence, until later dates (Mansen, 2007). Da Vinci truly embodied the term Renaissance, he not only made a lasting contribution to the world of art, but also to the world of engineering. The world had not taken into account his new scientific methods, Da Vinci translated his findings into his paintings, bringing his discoveries to light and subsequently promoting the greatest revolution of the time (Mansen, 2007). Modern inventions such as: tanks, water pumps, and other machines can be traced back to Da Vinci's notebooks (Mansen, 2007). The influence that Da Vinci and his secret notebooks have had on the world has lasted for generations and will most likely continue to inspire generations to come (Mansen, 2007).