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A remarkable insight into the Renaissance mind. (The Guardian. )
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'Study me reader, if you find delight in me...Come, O men, to see the miracles that such studies will disclose in nature.' Most of what we know about Leonardo da Vinci, we know because of his notebooks. Some 6,000 sheets of notes and drawings survive, which represent perhaps one-fifth of what he actually produced. In them he recorded everything that interested him in the world around him, and his study of how things work. With an artist's eye and a scientist's curiosity he studied the movement of water and the formation of rocks, the nature of flight and optics, anatomy, architecture, sculpture, and painting. He jotted down fables and letters and developed his belief in the sublime unity of nature and man. Through his notebooks we can get an insight into Leonardo's thoughts, and his approach to work and life. This selection offers a cross-section of his writings, organized around coherent themes. Fully updated, this new edition includes some 70 line drawings and a Preface by Martin Kemp, one of the world's leading authorities on Leonardo.
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Leonardo's view of what science should be foreshadows the critical and constructive methods of modern times. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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During the course of his life Leonardo da Vinci used his writings to greater explain his theories on art, science and man's relationship with nature. Although widely regarded as the archetypal Renaissance man Leonardo was not fluent in latin which may have been a problem for other people seeking to widen their knowledge in the fields of art and science in later-medieval Italy. But Leonardo created his own theories based on his own experiences, in many cases defying the theories of other thinkers and whole-heartedly believing that it was experience that brought wisdom and revealed true knowledge to mankind. It is assumed that most of his writings have been lost but what remains gives modern readers a greater understanding of his theories on such subjects as the universe and its elements, mechanics and the quest for flight, the nature of art and the expression of the spirit.
"He (the painter) should act as a mirror which transmutes itself into as many colours as are those of the object that are placed
before it. Thus he will seem to be a second nature."
"To the ambitious, whom neither the boon of life, nor the beauty of the world suffice to content, it comes as penance that life
with them is squandered, and that they possess neither the benefits nor the beauty of the world."
This particular text also includes a number of his fables, prophecies and reflections on life. The final section covers his journey through life beginning with the Florentine period and ending with the French period. Many sketches are included but these are of the most basic type although there is a b/w photograph of the Vitruvian Man. Unlike the Oxford Shakespeare this book does not use sewn binding and the paper quality is not as good. But as an extremely affordable introduction to the writings of one of the most extraordinary minds in history this book is highly recommended.
"He (the painter) should act as a mirror which transmutes itself into as many colours as are those of the object that are placed
before it. Thus he will seem to be a second nature."
"To the ambitious, whom neither the boon of life, nor the beauty of the world suffice to content, it comes as penance that life
with them is squandered, and that they possess neither the benefits nor the beauty of the world."
This particular text also includes a number of his fables, prophecies and reflections on life. The final section covers his journey through life beginning with the Florentine period and ending with the French period. Many sketches are included but these are of the most basic type although there is a b/w photograph of the Vitruvian Man. Unlike the Oxford Shakespeare this book does not use sewn binding and the paper quality is not as good. But as an extremely affordable introduction to the writings of one of the most extraordinary minds in history this book is highly recommended.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
One of the best versions of Leonardo's Notebooks that Amazon sells.
19 Jan 2011
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I was skeptical at first about the quality of this book because there were no reviews. There are in fact several sketches of Leonardo's found in the book unlike the free versions of his notebooks, but if you are looking for his notebooks with out the sketches than the free versions are the way to go. Don't be dissuaded by the free versions of Da Vinci's Notebooks, but instead spring for this copy. Trust me you won't be disappointed.
7 of 29 people found the following review helpful
This is not what I wanted to have :(
14 Feb 2011
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Why is there so Many TEXT?
When I bought this book what I expected was a book with a lot of pictures for examples of his works, but after I bought the book it has no thing to studying with his works. What I mean here is there is rarely any picture for me to study completely about Leonardo da Vinci. It is just so bad for me to read the book because I am not the type of person that like to read a lot. I just like to look at the picture and learn how to do it, how to comprehend it. This is not a book for those who want to learn more about Leonardo da Vinci's ART works.
If you are the book worm type of person, this book is for you.
HTH - Hope this Help :|
When I bought this book what I expected was a book with a lot of pictures for examples of his works, but after I bought the book it has no thing to studying with his works. What I mean here is there is rarely any picture for me to study completely about Leonardo da Vinci. It is just so bad for me to read the book because I am not the type of person that like to read a lot. I just like to look at the picture and learn how to do it, how to comprehend it. This is not a book for those who want to learn more about Leonardo da Vinci's ART works.
If you are the book worm type of person, this book is for you.
HTH - Hope this Help :|
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