A Treatise on Painting, 9781573929509
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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) accomplished many astounding works of art such as “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper”. Featuring anatomical drawings, geometrical illustrations, as well as life of Leonardo, this book aims to serve as a primer for students interested in learning the craft of drawing and painting.

A Treatise on Painting

Leonardo Da Vinci, Life of Leonardo and an Account of His Life

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  • Paperback

    364 pages

  • Release Date

    31 January 2002

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Summary

The much overused word genius aptly describes only a few people in the history of civilisation. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) unquestionably belongs in this elite group. Anyone who has looked in amazement at the “Mona Lisa”, “The Last Supper”, or the many drawings that sprang from his fertile imagination may wonder how he accomplished these astounding works of art. Fortunately for posterity, Leonardo left his “Treatise on Painting”, essentially a primer for students interested in learning the…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781573929509
ISBN-10:1573929506
Author:Leonardo Da Vinci, John Francis Rigaud, Nicolas Poussin
Publisher:Prometheus Books
Imprint:Prometheus Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:364
Release Date:31 January 2002
Weight:422g
Dimensions:216mm x 140mm x 20mm
Series:Great Minds Series
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Leonardo Da Vinci

Translated by John Francis Rigaud, illustrated by Nicholas Poussin with a life of Leonardo and an account of his works by John William Brown

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