Leonardo da Vinci

by Lucia Aquino, Rizzoli (Publisher)

This book features a literary introduction and thoroughly researched essay followed by a section devoted to a detailed description of a selection of the artist's masterpieces. An extensive chronology of the artist's life and important historical events of his era as well as a compilation of remarks by famous historians, modern and old, add cultural perspective and insight into each painter's stylistic development. A visual chart with captions as to the whereabouts of each painting and a concise bibliography with suggested further reading provide invaluable research tools.

With authoritative text by leading art historians from around the globe, this lavishly illustrated edition provides fresh insights into the art and lives of one of the most brilliant artists in the history of painting. No matter what your knowledge of art history, this series will compel you to explore a world of art beyond the canvas.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published December 3, 2003

Reviews

[Theut · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ottimo volume divulgativo sull'artista (che per lui diventa un termine riduttivo) che più di ogni altro ha incarnato l'Uomo Nuovo del suo tempo.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

The close-ups of details in his works are the best part of this. I especially love his depictions of animals and babies.

[Nava · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rather boring.

[Eva · Rating 3 out of 5]

πολύ basic ακόμα και για τους ελάχιστα μυημένους, εμπλούτισα λίγο την εμπειρία διαβάζοντας και συνεντεύξεις κι άρθρα σχετικά με τον Λεονάρντο από το βιβλίο "τα απόκρυφα του Κώδικα Ντα Βίντσι" (ναι, *αυτού* του Κώδικα, έχει πολύ ενδιαφέρουσες αναλύσεις και τεκμηριωμένες απαντήσεις στις εξτριμ θεωρίες στις οποίες βασίστηκε το μυθιστόρημα)