"Life of Leonardo da Vinci" is an engaging and insightful biography that explores the extraordinary life of one of history's greatest geniuses. From his early days as a curious boy in Vinci, Italy, to his groundbreaking work as an artist, scientist, and inventor, this book reveals the many facets of Leonardo's brilliance. It delves into his masterpieces like the *Mona Lisa* and *The Last Supper*, as well as his innovative ideas in anatomy, engineering, and physics that were far ahead of his time. Readers will also learn about the challenges he faced in bringing his visionary ideas to life in a world that often struggled to understand his genius. Written in an accessible and captivating style, "Life of Leonardo da Vinci" captures the essence of a man whose relentless pursuit of knowledge and creativity continues to inspire centuries later.
Any person can be a good artist. There are many painters who have made excellent paintings in their lifetime. Similarly; a person can be a good scientist; an engineer or a mathematician. He can design wonderful things and also have them constructed. A person can be a good thinker.Any person can be a good artist. There are many painters who have made excellent paintings in their lifetime. Similarly; a person can be a good scientist; an engineer or a mathematician. He can design wonderful things and also have them constructed. A person can be a good thinker. Biography of Leonardo Da Vinci by Vinod Kumar Mishra: This biography provides a detailed account of the life of Leonardo Da Vinci, the Italian polymath who is known for his contributions to art, science, and technology. With its focus on Renaissance art and philosophy, "Biography of Leonardo Da Vinci" is a must-read for anyone interested in the legacy of one of the most influential figures in Western history. Key Aspects of the Book "Biography of Leonardo Da Vinci": Renaissance Art and Philosophy: The book offers insights into Renaissance art and philosophy, showcasing the unique contributions of Leonardo Da Vinci to the development of Western thought. Science and Technology: The book focuses on the principles and discoveries of science and technology made by Leonardo Da Vinci, providing valuable insights into the mind of one of history's most brilliant polymaths. Inspiration and Motivation: The book provides a range of inspiring stories and anecdotes, showcasing the power of creativity and imagination in transforming lives. Vinod Kumar Mishra is an author and historian who has written extensively on Western art and philosophy. "Biography of Leonardo Da Vinci" is one of his popular works.
A new title in the successful Lives of the Artists series, which offers illuminating, and often intimate, accounts of iconic artists as viewed by their contemporaries. Coinciding with the five hundredth anniversary of the death of Leonardo (1452–1519), Lives of Leonardo da Vinci brings together important early biographies of the polymath by Giorgio Vasari, Paolo Giovio, and anonymous authors. This illustrated volume also features recollections by the humanist scholar Sabba di Castiglione; Matteo Bandello’s eyewitness account of the artist creating one of his most famous works, The Last Supper; and letters written by a variety of contemporary authors, including Leonardo himself.
"All knowledge which ends in words will die as quickly as it came to life, with the exception of the written word: which is its mechanical part." A fascinating collection of writings from the great polymath of the Italian Renaissaince, Leonardo da Vinci. There are sections covering the great man's thoughts on life, art and science. Maurice Baring trawled the available manuscripts to distil da Vinci's writings on these subjects into a single, accessible tome, which will be of interest to students of da Vinci, the Renaissance and the history of both art and science. "Some most interesting instances of Leonardo's keen and inquisitive observation. The eye fascinated Leonardo. He observes it acutely under many conditions...The remarkable restlessness of a creative mind that could not choose but employ itself in investigation and inquiry. Of course he insists on being guilty of the great forensic sin of proving too much. But what a busy head! This is a book which on one who has wondered at the smile of the Mona Lisa will fail to find of great interest; for in it is set down, quite simply for the most part, the personality of an uncommon thinker." -The International Studio, Volume 31, March, 1907 Introduction I. Thoughts on Life II. Thoughts on Art III. Thoughts on Science IV. Bibliographical Note V. Table of References
A Wall Street Journal Book of the Year A Spectator Book of the Year “A truly intimate portrait of one of the greatest creators in human history,” this biography of Leonardo Da Vinci “has the pace, elegance, and authorial omnipresence of a novel,” bringing both artist and Renaissance Italy to life (Noah Charney, author of The Art of Forgery) Why did Leonardo Da Vinci leave so many of his major works uncompleted? Why did this resolute pacifist build war machines for the notorious Borgias? Why did he carry the Mona Lisa with him everywhere he went for decades, yet never quite finish it? Why did he write backwards, and was he really at war with Michelangelo? And was he gay? In a book unlike anything ever written about the Renaissance genius, Mike Lankford explodes every cliché about Da Vinci and then reconstructs him based on a rich trove of available evidence—bringing to life for the modern reader the man who has been studied by scholars for centuries—yet has remained as mysterious as ever. Seeking to envision Da Vinci without the obscuring residue of historical varnish, the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of Renaissance Italy—usually missing in other biographies—are all here, transporting readers back to a world of war and plague and court intrigue, of viciously competitive famous artists, of murderous tyrants with exquisite tastes in art . . . Lankford brilliantly captures Da Vinci’s life as the compelling and dangerous adventure it seems to have actually been—fleeing from one sanctuary to the next, somehow surviving in war zones beside his friend Machiavelli, struggling to make art his way or no way at all . . . and often paying dearly for those decisions. It is a thrilling and absorbing journey into the life of a ferociously dedicated loner, whose artwork in one way or another represents his noble rebellion, providing inspiration that is timeless.
This Combo Collection (Set of 3 Books) includes All-time Bestseller Books. This anthology contains : Thoughts on Art and Life Leonardo da Vinci, Pathfinder of Science The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci
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