Answer the question best on what is stated or implied in the statement or passage:Leonardo da vinci is not only one of the most famous artists in history, but he was also a botanist, a writer, and an inventor. Many of today's modern machines can be traced back to some of his original designs. The parachute, the military tank, the bicycle, and even the airplane were foretold. Over 500 years ago, his ideas transcended his time. The author of this passage is praising da Vinci primarily for his-