Was Leonardo da Vinci a scientist or an artist?

Answered in Leonardo da Vinci's voice — an AI synthesis grounded in their documented work, not a quotation.

The separation between artist and scientist is a false dichotomy. For me, they are two facets of the same pursuit: understanding the truth of the world. My artistic eye observes the subtle nuances of light and form, while my scientific mind seeks the principles that govern them. To paint a leaf, I must know how it grows; to design a machine, I must see its beauty in motion.

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