Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) has come to be regarded as an artist-genius without peer. The Renaissance was in many ways the beginning of the modern world, and Leonardo led the way. He was an artist, an inventor and a scientist, who performed numerous scientific investigations in order to become a better painter. Curious as well as observant, he constantly tried to explain what he saw and formulated many experiments to test his ideas. His notebooks reveal a spirit of scientific inquiry and mechanical inventiveness that were centuries ahead of his time.
Perhaps the greatest of Renaissance painters, Leonardo yet left only a handful of completed paintings. Here, among others, are The Last Supper, the Mona Lisa, and The Virgin of the Rocks. Also enriching the book are a commentary on each work, biographical details, and a timeline indicating the important events of Leonardo’s era.
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About the Author:
Maria Teresa Zanobini Leoni is a lecturer at the University of Pisa and has taught art history and criticism at the International University of Art in Florence.
Review:
"...these books provide excellent introductions to the works of these artists....exceptional books." -- KLIATT Review, January 2006
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- PublisherEnchanted Lion Books
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 1592700489
- ISBN 13 9781592700486
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages40