Leonardo da Vinci (renaissance man) was not only revered as the very model of a "universal genius" but was also one of the most famous artists in the history of the world. His paintings extend from "The Last Supper" all the way to the "Mona Lisa". His artwork has been prized for many centuries and has been an inspiration to many artists alike. Leonardo da Vinci truly is the perfect example of a passionate and talented artist.
Over the past millenium the world has produced thousands of talented artists in which have created many marvelous masterpieces. These famous paintings, sculptures, and architectures have made a major impact on culture and has literally helped define not only America's history but also the history of many countries. Artwork has and always will be something that we as humans delight in and admire. While most people from the past, present and most likely the future have enjoyed the many art pieces that have been passed down throughout the centuries, one thing I've come to realize is that many people only look at the artwork and tend to forget the most important aspect of the art; the artist.
Now the funny thing is, is that most people that enjoy the famous art pieces that we possess today are completely blinded to the marvelous artwork that ultimately makes up who they are as individuals and literally surrounds them everywhere they go. Why to most are these things not considered art but more of a "natural" work of art? Don't things with complexity and design require an artist to be the ultimate designer? This "natural" artwork idea (aka Evolution) should truly show some of the illogicality that has become of the people of today. This universe is not the result of a "natural" creator, common sense shows us that in a way, like Leonardo da Vinci, the universe was created by God , a "universal (and forgotten) genius" that has THE most passion and talent that a human artist could never possess.
"All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made….He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not" ~ John 1:3,10
