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Leonardo

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This generously illustrated volume on the work of Leonardo da Vinci makes the world's greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation. Although less than twenty of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings are known to exist today, some of them-the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, along with his drawing of the Vitruvian man-are among the most identifiable, reproduced, and popular works in the world. This monograph explores Leonardo as not just a painter but also a scientist, naturalist, architect, and engineer, showing how the artist's oeuvre reflected his boundless curiousity and imagination. Overflowing with impeccably reproduced images, this book offers full-page spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details-allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artist's technique and oeuvre. Chronologically arranged, the book covers important biographical and historic events that reflect the latest scholarship. Additional information includes a list of works, timeline, and suggestions for further reading.

160 pages, Paperback

First published June 17, 2008

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Stefano Zuffi

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Stefano Zuffi (Milano, 24 maggio 1961) è uno storico dell'arte italiano.

Laureato alla Statale di Milano, è autore di numerosi volumi di divulgazione culturale, legati alla storia dell'arte soprattutto rinascimentale e barocca. Consulente editoriale per la casa editrice Electa, è stato responsabile di alcune collane di successo al grande pubblico, come gli Artbook e, dal 2002, I dizionari dell'arte.

Tra le sue pubblicazioni, una monografia su Dürer, Il Grande Atlante della Pittura (Electa) e il saggio Rinascimento (Mondadori): tradotte in più lingue, hanno raggiunto una tiratura di oltre un milione e mezzo di copie vendute in tutto il mondo.

Ha partecipato alla trasmissione Riguardiamoli condotta da Salvatore Maria Fares su RETEDUE della Radio Svizzera Italiana, curando una rubrica dedicata all' arte e alle mostre.

Ricopre l'incarico di responsabile culturale dell'Associazione Amici di Brera ed è presidente dell'Associazione Amici del Poldi Pezzoli.

È inoltre curatore della Pinacoteca Podesti di Ancona.

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November 15, 2018
Un mero catalogo di opere di Leonardo, una striminzita biografia come prologo ed alla fine delle analisi tecniche, scientifiche e quotidiane del Leonardo "dietro" le sue opere, non solo pittoriche!
Un librettino discretamente piacevole, ma poca cosa rispetto alla grandezza di questo artista, direi l'Artista per antonomasia. L'artista che vede nella Natura e nel rispetto di essa, tutta la sua arte e la sua passione, indagatrici, appassionate...
"Facile cosa è farsi universale."
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506 reviews
May 30, 2019
I enjoyed the quick recap of Leonardo's works and a bit more about his life. The downside was the type-face was very small, and a light gray so not super easy to read, and some of the art was printed small on the page so hard to see details, but I did appreciate some works also had zoomed in detail images. Overall enjoyable and short. Read for single word title category of Seattle book bingo.
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May 15, 2022
This books gives a peek through the curtains of medieval art and how Leonardo’s played an important role. This book tried to uncover unknown details at different stages of his life.

Enjoyed the little details of Leonardo’s most admired arts Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Mona Lisa is world’s most famous painting for a reason.
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March 23, 2013
Very beautiful plates showing works by Leonardo da Vinci with many close-ups and some insightful commentaries.
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