The real da Vinci Code: Science is cool
Children use 3D pens to draw “The Vitruvian Man."
Fudan University professor Lu Baorong celebrates da Vinci 's birthday with local children.
Thirty children who share a birthday with scientific visionary Leonardo da Vinci had an early birthday party on Saturday, three days before their big day, at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum.
Da Vinci was born on April 23, 1452 — a genius who made remarkable contributions in invention, drawing, painting, sculpting, architecture, science, music, mathematics, engineering, literature, anatomy, geology, astronomy, botany, writing, history and cartography.
He is credited with the inventions of the parachute, helicopter and tank, and he is widely considered one of the greatest painters of all time.
On Saturday, the 30 children enjoyed a scientific birthday party.
They used 3D pens to create a pop-up “The Vitruvian Man,” drawn by da Vinci around 1490 based on the correlations of ideal human body proportions with geometry described by the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius.
Lu Baorong, professor from Fudan University, told children about the life and contributions of da Vinci, using simple words and pictures.
It is part of the museum’s "scientist of the month" project launched this year. Every month, a variety of activities will be held around one renowned scientist as to promote science education. Check them out on the museum’s WeChat account sstm01.
