The Renaissance Period inventions initiated and laid the foundation for the future Industrial Revolution. Many of the conceptual designs are being executed at a later period. The concept of Flying Machine (plate 7A) by Leonardo gives clear idea of its mechanism and structural details. Large numbers of weaponry and war equipment are designed by Leonardo. The dominance of a country dependence upon advanced weapon system that Leonardo conceived. Leonardo’s Multi Barrel Gun (plate 7B) concept and Cross-Bow (plate 7C) are clear examples of development of weapon design that is going to dominate the territorial geopolitical scenario in future.
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| 8A Bridge Construction, 1502 (Leonardo) |
8B Bridge Model Based on Leonardo’s Concept |
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The progress and development of a nation depends on sound transportation system on land and on sea. Leonardo’s concept of a flyover Bridge Construction (plate 8A & 8B) certainly indicates the future of Industrial Revolution. Thus, the Renaissance Period initiated the Scientific Revolutions from 1450 AD to 1630 AD. Much of the later period Industrial Revolution owes to the revolutionary works done by Renaissance Period.
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