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On Painting (Paperback)

by Leonardo da Vinci (Author), Martin Kemp (Editor), M. Waker (Translator)

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Paperback: 328 pages
Publisher: Yale University Press (1 Jul 1989)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0300045093
ISBN-13: 978-0300045093
Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 2.5 cm

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"Highly recommended" Apollo Magazine "Highly readable... Also included are documentary sources and letters illuminating Leonardo's career; the manuscript sources for all of Leonardo's statements are fully cited in the notes. The volume is skillfully translated and is illustrated with appropriate examples of drawings and paintings by the artist." Choice "Easier to read and more convenient than previous compilations." Charles Hope, New York Review of Books "A chaotic assemblage of Leonardo da Vinci's writings appeared in 1651 as Treatise on Painting... Kemp successfully applies order to the chaos." ArtNews --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A guided tour of Da Vinci' s deepest thoughts, 16 April 2001

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In the light of the evolution of art since Da Vinci's day some of his comments may seem to be verging on the ridiculous, for example, "the most praiseworthy form of painting is that which most resmbles what it imitates"; try telling that to Francis Bacon!

Joking aside however, this book is essential to anyone desiring to truly understand the principles surrounding the production of a masterpiece. It gives an insight into the great mans mind, revealing his passion for his subject and cannot fail to inspire such in others.

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