Centuries after his death, Leonardo Da Vinci brings together two ground-breaking institutions, the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (ACMRS) and the Arizona Science Center, for a-once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
For two days only - April 12th and 13th - Pascal Cotte, esteemed French engineer and inventor of the cutting edge multi-spectral digitizing camera used to uncover secrets of the Mona Lisa and other masterpieces, will visit and lecture at the Arizona Science Center.
Cotte, is a key member of the international team of experts who have brought DaVinci's most important and inventive works to life through this exhibition. With exclusive access to DaVinci's Mona Lisa, he was able to discover the 25 Secrets of the Mona Lisa…and more; shades of the actual pigments, stripping away centuries of varnish and attempted restorations - see how the Mona Lisa appeared when it left the master's hand. See two codices – illustrations and notes written by Leonardo daVinci and so much more.
Private VIP dinner reception or VIP champagne breakfast with Pascal Cotte also available.
To join us, please make your gift** today.
*Benefits are commensurate with gift levels.
**All funds will be deposited with the ASU Foundation for A New American University, a nonprofit organization that exists to support Arizona State University (ASU). Gifts in support of ASU are subject to foundation policies and fees. Due to the fair market value of benefits received, only payments in excess of fair market value may be considered a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax adviser regarding the deductibility of charitable contributions.