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Separating Fact from Fiction
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Time for brief Q&A at end of presentation Please write longer questions on comment cards provided. DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Questions & Answers
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Series schedule: November 2: Is history written by the winners? What are the facts about Constantine and his influence in shaping the beliefs of one third of our planets' population? November 9: Was the Holy Grail a person? Who were the Gnostics? Was there a secret society in France that was set up to protect the truth? November 16: Did Leonardo da Vinci use his art to communicate secret knowledge about the Grail? Is there any proof that he was a grand master of the Priory of Sion? November 23 or 30: What happened to the divine feminine? Has it been suppressed by those in authority? DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Vitruvian Man
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction 13 3 2 21 1 1 8 5 O, Draconian Devil! Oh, lame saint! Fibonacci sequence Leonardo Da Vinci The Mona Lisa First Puzzle to Solve
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Mona Lisa
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Mona Lisa -Eyebrows
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Mona Lisa Smile
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Painted in 1503-1506 Maybe, most famous painting in the world Painting of merchant Francesco del Giocondo’s wife, Lisa. The Dictionary of Art Known in Italy as La Giconda Leonardo continued to work on it for years Reputable art historians agree painting has nothing to do with androgyny No one knows the secret of her smile The Mona Lisa
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Virgin of the Rocks, Louvre
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Virgin of the Rocks, National Gallery, London
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Virgin of the Rocks, National Gallery, London
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Angel Uriel, Virgin of the Rocks, Louvre version
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction John the Baptist as a child
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Jesus, Louvre version
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Jesus, National Gallery Version
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Painting of legend of an early event in Jesus’ life, during flight to Egypt Mary, Uriel, John the Baptist and Jesus Art historians have always identified the infants in the painting while TDVC has Jesus and John reversed No heretical, anti-Church or pro-goddess message in painting Hidden pagan symbolism? Not identified Virgin of the Rocks
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction The Last Supper
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Second most famous painting in the world Not an orthodox fresco Approx. 29’ X 15’ In refectory of Santa Maria delle grazie, Milan Vasari described as ruined in 1556 Restored many times, even attempted to move Watercolor used in last restoration to indicate not original Subject was John’s Gospel at the moment of Jesus’ statement “one of you will betray me” No reputable art scholar believes that Mary Magdalene is in the painting The Last Supper
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Original cartoons preserved in Royal Library in Windsor Castle. None show female faces. Leonardo spent much time in preparation but may have not completed the faces of Jesus or Judas Amazon. COM lists nearly 5,000 book titles on Leonardo Da Vinci The Last Supper
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction The Last Supper, Peter & John (detail)
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction John the Baptist
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction 27 1/8” x 23 3/8” Oil on panel Leonardo Da Vinci’s last painting Painted in 1513-1516 Advising the coming of Christ Typical of Florentine painting Louvre, Paris John the Baptist
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Leonardo da Vinci
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“Even Da Vinci’s enormous output of breathtaking Christian art only furthered hypocrisy. “Accepting hundreds of lucrative Vatican commissions, Da Vinci painted Christian themes not as an expression the artist’s reputation for spiritual of his own beliefs but rather as a commercial venture--” The DaVinci Code p. 45 DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction
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“From Da Vinci’s notebook on polemics and speculation,” Teabing said, indicating one quote in particular. “I think you’ll find this relevant to our discussion.” Sophie read the words. Many have made a trade of delusions and false miracles, deceiving the stupid multitude. -- LEONARDO DA VINCI The DaVinci Code p. 230-231 DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction
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“Here’s another,” Teabing said, pointing to a different quote. Blinding ignorance does mislead us O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes! -- LEONARDO DA VINCI Sophie felt a little chill. “Da Vinci is talking about the Bible?” Teabing nodded. The DaVinci Code p. 231 DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction
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DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction Google Leonardo Da Vinci polemics and speculation and scroll down to Alchemists then to Philosophical Maxims and Morals Not only not about the Bible but the words have been altered to make the author’s point. O! Wretched misled readers, open your eyes! Check it Out
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Questions & Answers DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction
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Series schedule: November 2: Is history written by the winners? What are the facts about Constantine and his influence in shaping the beliefs of one third of our planets' population? November 9: Was the Holy Grail a person? Who were the Gnostics? Was there a secret society in France that was set up to protect the truth? November 16: Did Leonardo da Vinci use his art to communicate secret knowledge about the Grail? Is there any proof that he was a grand master of the Priory of Sion? November 23 & 30: What happened to the divine feminine? Has it been suppressed by those in authority? DaVinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction
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