Leonardo da Vinci and Vitruvius: Beyond the Circle and Square in Fano

A 2019 exhibition at Palazzo Malatestiano in Fano, Italy, explored Leonardo da Vinci's deep engagement with the Roman architect Vitruvius, particularly his later books on hydrology, gnomonics, and mechanics. The show featured original Leonardo drawings and ancient Vitruvian editions, highlighting how Leonardo sought to improve upon Vitruvius's inventions, such as a more efficient log. An interactive section included augmented reality apps and digital reconstructions of Leonardo's machines, as well as a virtual reconstruction of Roman Fano. Curated by Niccolò Lucarelli, the exhibition aimed at a general audience rather than strictly academic viewers.