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Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo Da Vinci--Painter, Sculptor, Architect, Engineer, Inventor, Scientist-- was one of the greatest creative geniuses ever known to man. Leonardo embodies the spirit, aspirations, and diversity we have come to associate with Italian Renaissance. His inexhaustible intellectual energy drove him to explorations and discoveries of unique scope and significance in a number of fields, yet his contributions in the form of artistic expression--the art of painting are those he valued most highly. rnHighlighted in this superbly illustrated volume are such famous masterpieces as the Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, as well as all of the other paintings known to be either fully or in part by Leonardo, many of them enriched by stunning details. In our age of specialization, it is hard to envision person of such multifaceted talent and varied careers, and in this book you will explore the range of Leonardo's achievements. In addition, although primary emphasis rests on the paintings, a special section is devoted to his incomparable drawings, including a generous selection of material from Leonardo's famous notebooks. The abundant illustrations include 40 beautiful full-page colorplates. In the accompanying text and commentaries, jack Wasserman, Professor of Art History at temple University in Philadelphia and an expert on Leonardo, provides the reader with invaluable in-valuable in under standing this complex genius.rnrn87 illustrations, including 40 plates in full color
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