How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael Gelb Published by Thorsons (part of Harper Collins) © 1998 ISBN 0 7225 3718 2

This book contains a reasonable amount of biographical information on da Vinci, the Renaissance, illustrations of his works, and detailed chapters with exercises for each of the seven principles.

The seven principles are:

1. CURIOSITA - An insatiably curious approach to life and an unrelenting quest for continuous learning.

2. DIMOSTRAZIONE - A commitment to test knowledge through experience, persistence, and a willingness to learn from mistakes.

3. SENSAZIONE - The continual refinement of the senses, especially sight, as the means to enliven experience.

4. SFUMATO (literally "Going up in Smoke") - a willingness to embrace ambiguity, paradox and uncertainty.

5. ARTE/SCIENZA - The development of the balance between science and art, logic and imagination. "Whole-brain" thinking.

6. CORPORALITA - The cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness and poise.

7. CONNESSIONE - A recognition and appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things and phenomena. Systems thinking.