Leonardo da Vinci is recognized worldwide as one of the most talented artists and inventors in history. His most ambitious dream was human flight. He drew gliders, a parachute, a helicopter prototype, machines imitating the flight of birds, and other exotica.  Modern reconstructions have shown that most of his models could fly.  In this presentation co-sponsored by RASBJ, “Understanding Science” and the Bookworm, Prof. Plinio Innocenzi evokes Leonardo’s visionary dream of flight.

WHAT: “Leonardo’s Dream of Flight,” by Prof. Plinio Innocenzi

WHEN: April 10, Monday, from 7:30-9:30 PM

WHERE: The Bookworm, Building 4, Nan Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Tel: 6586 9507 MAP [link  http://beijingbookworm.com/contact-us/]

ENTRANCE: Free but food/drinks are at your own expense

RSVP: email communications.ras.bj@gmail.com and write “Leonardo” in the subject header

MORE ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Plinio Innocenzi is a Professor at the University of Sassari and Science Counsellor at the Embassy of Italy in Beijing.