Decoding the Da Vinci Code Lecture May 11, 2006

Mario Taddei, Leonardo da Vinci expert, will lead a captivating lecture on the myths and mysteries of Leonardo from Dan Brown?s bestseller, The Da Vinci Code. Taddei has devoted his life to divulging the secrets of science through digital tools and "edutainment" and is a founding partner of Leonardo3 (L3) based in Milan. L3's Virtual Codex Atlanticus software?which brings to life some of Leonardo's most innovative designs and new discoveries in an astonishing fashion?is found in the Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius exhibit.

Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m.
Museum of Science and Industry Auditorium

Tickets: $25 for the general public, $20 for Museum members (tickets include general admission to Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius from 5 - 6:45 p.m.) Call (773) 753-6230 to purchase tickets.

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