The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, Vol. 1

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, General Art, Reference, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Applied Sciences, Individual Artist
Cover of the book The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, Vol. 1 by Leonardo da Vinci, Dover Publications
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Leonardo da Vinci ISBN: 9780486135762
Publisher: Dover Publications Publication: July 12, 2012
Imprint: Dover Publications Language: English
Author: Leonardo da Vinci
ISBN: 9780486135762
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication: July 12, 2012
Imprint: Dover Publications
Language: English

Scientist, painter, mechanical engineer, sculptor, thinker, city planner, storyteller, musician, architect — Leonardo da Vinci, builder of the first flying machine, was one of the great universal geniuses of Western civilization. His voluminous notebooks, the great storehouse of his theories and discoveries, are presented here in 1566 extracts that reveal the full range of Leonardo's versatile interest: all the important writings on painting, sculpture, architecture, anatomy, astronomy, geography, topography, and other fields are included, in both Italian and English, with 186 plates of manuscript pages and many other drawings reproduced in facsimile size.
The first volume, which contains all of Leonardo's writings on aspects of painting, includes discussions of such basic scientific areas as the structure of the eye and vision, perspective, the science of light and shade, the perspective of disappearance, theory of color, perspective of color, proportions and movements of the human figure, botany for painters, and the elements of landscape painting. A section on the practice of painting includes moral precepts for painters and writings on composition, materials, and the philosophy of art. The second volume contains writings on sculpture, architecture (plans for towns, streets, and canals, churches, palaces, castles, and villas, theoretical writings on arches, domes, fissures, etc.), zoology, physiology (including his amazingly accurate theories of blood circulation), medicine, astronomy, geography (including has famous writings and drawings on the movement of water), topography (observations in Italy, France, and other areas), naval warfare, swimming, theory of flying machines, mining, music, and other topics.
A selection of philosophical maxims, morals, polemics, fables, jests, studies in the lives and habits of animals, tales, and prophecies display Leonardo's abilities as a writer and scholar. The second volume also contains some letters, personal records, inventories, and accounts, and concludes with Leonardo's will. The drawings include sketches and studies for some of Leonardo's greatest works of art — The Last Supper, the lost Battle of Anghiari, The Virgin of the Rocks, and the destroyed Sforza monument.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Scientist, painter, mechanical engineer, sculptor, thinker, city planner, storyteller, musician, architect — Leonardo da Vinci, builder of the first flying machine, was one of the great universal geniuses of Western civilization. His voluminous notebooks, the great storehouse of his theories and discoveries, are presented here in 1566 extracts that reveal the full range of Leonardo's versatile interest: all the important writings on painting, sculpture, architecture, anatomy, astronomy, geography, topography, and other fields are included, in both Italian and English, with 186 plates of manuscript pages and many other drawings reproduced in facsimile size.
The first volume, which contains all of Leonardo's writings on aspects of painting, includes discussions of such basic scientific areas as the structure of the eye and vision, perspective, the science of light and shade, the perspective of disappearance, theory of color, perspective of color, proportions and movements of the human figure, botany for painters, and the elements of landscape painting. A section on the practice of painting includes moral precepts for painters and writings on composition, materials, and the philosophy of art. The second volume contains writings on sculpture, architecture (plans for towns, streets, and canals, churches, palaces, castles, and villas, theoretical writings on arches, domes, fissures, etc.), zoology, physiology (including his amazingly accurate theories of blood circulation), medicine, astronomy, geography (including has famous writings and drawings on the movement of water), topography (observations in Italy, France, and other areas), naval warfare, swimming, theory of flying machines, mining, music, and other topics.
A selection of philosophical maxims, morals, polemics, fables, jests, studies in the lives and habits of animals, tales, and prophecies display Leonardo's abilities as a writer and scholar. The second volume also contains some letters, personal records, inventories, and accounts, and concludes with Leonardo's will. The drawings include sketches and studies for some of Leonardo's greatest works of art — The Last Supper, the lost Battle of Anghiari, The Virgin of the Rocks, and the destroyed Sforza monument.

More books from Dover Publications

Cover of the book Complete Songs without Words for Piano by Leonardo da Vinci
Cover of the book The Oil Jar and Other Stories by Leonardo da Vinci
Cover of the book The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Science by Leonardo da Vinci
Cover of the book 1001 Easy Italian Phrases by Leonardo da Vinci
Cover of the book Creating with Paper by Leonardo da Vinci
Cover of the book Poems and Songs by Leonardo da Vinci
Cover of the book An Introduction to Celestial Mechanics by Leonardo da Vinci
Cover of the book African Folk Tales by Leonardo da Vinci
Cover of the book Algebraic Theories by Leonardo da Vinci
Cover of the book Sons and Lovers by Leonardo da Vinci
Cover of the book Hungry Hearts by Leonardo da Vinci
Cover of the book The Essential Clausewitz by Leonardo da Vinci
Cover of the book The Autobiography of Margaret Sanger by Leonardo da Vinci
Cover of the book A Journal to Stella by Leonardo da Vinci
Cover of the book Matrix Theory by Leonardo da Vinci
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy