Book: Leonardo Da Vinci: Flights Of The Mind In this widely acclaimed biography, Charles Nicholl uncovers the man behind the myth of the "Renaissance master," tracing the journey from an illegitimate child in Tuscany to his service with some of the most powerful families of Renaissance Europe.
As the success of blockbusters like "The Da Vinci Code" shows, the incomparable and enigmatic Leonardo da Vinci continues to captivate. In this widely acclaimed biography, Charles Nicholl uncovers the man behind the myth of the aRenaissance master.a Painter, sculptor, inventor, draftsman, anatomistaLeonardoas life and career encompassed so many of the creative achievements that made his era spectacular. Nicholl skillfully captures it all while tracing his subjectas journey from an illegitimate child in Tuscany to his service with some of the most powerful families of Renaissance Europe. Rich with historical background, packed with black-and-white and color illustrations, and utterly engaging, this is the definitive look at a figure whose genius reaches out to us through the centuries.
Details of Book: Leonardo Da Vinci: Flights Of The Mind Book: Leonardo Da Vinci: Flights Of The Mind
Author: Charles Nicholl
ISBN: 0143036122
ISBN-13: 9780143036128
, 978-0143036128
Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: 2005/11/29
Publisher: Penguin Group Usa
Number of Pages: 622
Language: English