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The Da Vinci Code isn't only a great escapist thriller. He explains that like many of us he grew up surrounded by what he calls, 'the paradoxical philosophies of science and religion' ( - Meet Dan Brown). In interviews and discussions he's spoken in even more detail about his point of view. But it's not just in The Da Vinci Code that Brown communicates his questions and opinions. That's important, because it means that we need to recognize that Brown's characters do, to some degree, speak for him. Notice that he didn't say that the characters in the book would disagree with these scholars, but that he disagrees. These authors and I obviously disagree, but the debate that is being generated is a positive powerful force' ( Da Vinci Code FAQs). When Brown was asked what he thought of the scholars attempting to disprove one of the central theses of the fictional adventure, the Da Vinci code itself, he said: 'The dialogue is wonderful. My sincere hope is that The Da Vinci Code, in addition to entertaining people, will serve as an open door for readers to begin their own explorations' ( Da Vinci Code FAQs). Admittedly, this may be the first time the theory has been unveiled within the format of a popular thriller, but the information is anything but new. He also says, 'The theory I reveal is one that has been whispered for centuries. He says, 'While it is my belief that the theories discussed by these characters have merit, each individual reader must explore these characters' viewpoints and come to his or her own interpretations' ( - Da Vinci Code FAQs). Thousands of people viewing Da Vinci's work, caught up in their appreciation, were completely unaware that they were being communicated to.īrown uses the book - like he argues Da Vinci uses his art - to communicate his own personal views about the origin of Christianity. That which seemed benign and innocent is revealed through art history to be controversial.

The art is not neutral, but used as a vehicle to communicate a message. In the unfolding story of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code, an amazing secret is discovered to have been hidden within Leonardo Da Vinci's magnificent works of art.