Bibliograph

Leonardo da Vinci, 1452-1519, the graphic work, Johannes Nathan, Frank Zöllner ; translation: Karen Williams

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Leonardo da Vinci, 1452-1519, the graphic work, Johannes Nathan, Frank Zöllner ; translation: Karen Williams

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 761-764) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Leonardo da Vinci, 1452-1519

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

880567092

Responsibility statement

Johannes Nathan, Frank Zöllner ; translation: Karen Williams

Sub title

the graphic work

Summary

One of the most accomplished human beings who ever lived, Leonardo da Vinci remains the quintessential Renaissance genius. This title features top quality reproductions of 663 of Leonardo's drawings, from anatomical studies to architectural plans, from complex engineering designs to pudgy infant portraits

Table Of Contents

Perfecting the art of drawning -- Drawings and sketches for surviving or documented paintings -- Studies for equestrian monuments and horses -- Drawings of human figures and monsters -- Drapery studies -- Profile studies, character head and grotesques -- Proportion drawings -- Anatomical drawings -- Allegories, emblems and pictographs -- Plant studies -- Studies of landscapes, water and "natural catastrophes" -- Drawings of maps and plans -- Architectural studies -- Engineering and machinery studies -- Studies for military equipment -- Studies of flying machines and bird flight -- Studies on light and shade -- Appendices: Concordance of drawings ; bibliography ; index ; credits

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Leonardo da Vinci, the graphic work

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