A guide to Leonardo da Vinci and the Codex Leicester exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum
	The mind of a scientist, the heart of an artist P-I art critic Regina Hackett presents an overview of the exhibit and reflects on the world's continuing fascination with Leonardo. Just the Facts What you need to know if you want to see the show, including schedules, ticket information and a detailed museum map. The Codex The exhibit's centerpiece: Leonardo's legendary notebook, 72 pages of notes and drawings examining the "body of the Earth" and the forces of nature. Leonardo's Lab Hands-on experiments let exhibit-goers explore the mysteries of the natural world. Resources for further study Web sites, books and lectures for learning more about Leonardo and the world in which he lived (and maybe even why the Mona Lisa is smiling).
	The road to immortality For Leonardo, there was no distinction between art and science. One central ambition drove all his work: to understand the nature of life and the cosmos. Leonardo the scientist As a pioneer of the scientific method, he was centuries ahead of his time -- even if many of his most brilliant ideas were fundamentally flawed. Leonardo the artist He learned to paint under a master whose style and tastes were quite different from his own, and his works continue to inspire today. A true Renaissance man Great thoughts were sparked by the vibrant times in which he lived.
	Pop culture loves Leo and Lisa From T-shirts to comic books to pizza ads, da Vinci and his most famous creation, the Mona Lisa, are everywhere. Youth appeal A number of events seek to introduce young people to Leonardo's artistic and scientific achievements. A celebration in theater and music The local arts community honors Leonardo with concerts and a stage play.