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Leonardo da Vinci: The Complete Works [Hardcover]

Leonardo da Vinci (Author)
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Publication Date: 28 April 2006
Leonardo Da Vinci is considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time and perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived, responsible for the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, The Madonna of the Carnation and Vitruvian Man.

Leonardo was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer, and this captivating book provides the reader with a unique insight into the life and work of one of history's most intriguing figures.

All of Leonardo Da Vinci's work is presented in this compact volume – from his paintings and frescos, to detailed reproductions of his remarkable encrypted notebooks. As well as featuring each individual artwork,
sections of each are shown in isolation to reveal incredible details – for example, the different levels of perspective between the background sections of the Mona Lisa, and the disembodied hand in The Last Supper. 640 pages of colour artworks and photographs of Da Vinci's original notebooks, accompanied by fascinating biographical and historical details are here.

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  • Hardcover: 640 pages
  • Publisher: David & Charles (28 April 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0715324535
  • ISBN-13: 978-0715324530
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 15.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 7,887 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"A unique insight into the life and work of one of history's most
intriguing figures" --Art of England Magazine, June 2006

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Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci (April 15, 1452 – May 2, 1519) was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer. His genius, perhaps more than that of any other figure, epitomized the Renaissance humanist ideal. Leonardo has often been described as the archetype of the Renaissance Man. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time and perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived.
Leonardo was and is renowned primarily as a painter. Among his works, the Mona Lisa is the most famous and most parodied portrait and The Last Supper, the most reproduced religious painting of all time, with their fame approached only by Michelangelo's The Creation of Adam. Leonardo's drawing of the Vitruvian Man  is also regarded as a cultural icon.
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4.0 out of 5 stars What about the notes? 18 Feb 2010
By Grant P
Very comprehensive book but the sketches and drawings of the more mechanical/scientific items have loads of Leonardo's own notes written all over the sheets. It would have been fascinating to have been able to read a translation of the great mans own words.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice little book 22 Oct 2010
By wickedt
Nice little book packed with everything you'd want to know and see. Only downside is its quite small, but makes it quite handy to carry around. Would have been great in A4 size. Still a great book, and as for Leonardo Da Vinci... he needs no review
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Universal Genius 19 May 2011
By El Stevo
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This is a great little art history book, I read some of the other reviews on here before purchasing and so knew to expect a small book. I found the size very convenient for carrying around in my bag and think that it makes it look rather quirky and appealing. I have always been interested in Da Vinci like many people and began looking for a book to give me some insight into both his life and works, this book provided everything I required. It is a lovely, good quality little hardback with a lot inside! The book contains the full works of Leonardo Da Vinci and also a biography of his life and works. The paintings are presented in surprisingly incredible detail to say what a tiny book this is, however some of the larger works of art are spread over several pages (e.g. The Last Supper) but this allows you to see finer details instead of the painting being crammed in in a smaller format, which I do appreciate. This is the perfect item for anybody interested in learning more about Da Vinci, or who wants his complete works at their fingertips.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I really liked it
it is very well put together book and very enjoyable i would highly recommend it to anyone who is a fan of Leonardo Da Vinci
Published 22 days ago by George Clooney
5.0 out of 5 stars renaissance
I found this well written and presented. with excellent illustrations. The size is ideal for carrying in your pocket, for travel etc. Read more
Published 2 months ago by filmgoer
5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable
Everything you need to know about this great and brilliant man! What an artist, what a genious, his knowledge and insight is awesome!
Published 2 months ago by Mr. S. Donnelly
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY INFORMATIVE
VERY DETAILED, INFORMATIVE, DESCRIPTIVE WITH ALL LEONARDO'S WORKS AND MORE. EXCELLENT BUY FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN LEONARDO. Read more
Published 3 months ago by steven gilmour-white
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Well made, and illustrated, good text, well worth the money and a good reference guide also.

I bought The life of Leonardo da Vinci first and regretted it when I bought... Read more
Published 4 months ago by P. Tranter
5.0 out of 5 stars Compact
Simply, for what this is, which is a compact and concise overview of Leonardo Da Vinci which includes his as exploits as a painter, draughtsman and scientist it is surly the best. Read more
Published 5 months ago by K. Bell
3.0 out of 5 stars leonardo da vinci the complete works
yeah great book but it is tiny! I did try to see the dimensions on the website but either it didn't have them or i couldn't find them. Read more
Published 10 months ago by phil
5.0 out of 5 stars best non fiction book ive bought this year
fantastic book I didn't expect it to b quite so compact but it is brilliant and large enough that its easy to read, buy this and you wont be disappointed, for under ten pounds this... Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. K. Murphy
2.0 out of 5 stars Missing a Key Painting!
I am really cross. I have just purchased this book in preparation for my visit to the National Gallery exhibition. It is missing my favourite painting - the Madonna Litta. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Joanne
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful compilation
A compact and wonderful compilation of Da Vinci's work, for the general reader or interested fan, I was quite surprised at how small it was, smaller than A5, but it was... Read more
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