Isaacson, Walter
Leonardo Da Vinci
- ISBN 13:
- 9781471166785
- author:
- Isaacson, Walter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 168 mm X 233 mm
- Genre:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.89 kg, Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Walter Isaacson's biography of Leonardo da Vinci is a fascinating exploration of the life and work of one of history's most creative geniuses. Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo's notebooks and new discoveries, Isaacson weaves a narrative that connects his art to his science, revealing the secrets behind his remarkable achievements.
From his iconic paintings, such as The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, to his innovative studies of anatomy, fossils, and flying machines, Leonardo's genius was based on skills that we can improve in ourselves, such as passionate curiosity, careful observation, and an imagination that flirted with fantasy. This biography shows how his creativity, like that of other great innovators, came from having wide-ranging passions.
Isaacson also describes how Leonardo's lifelong enthusiasm for staging theatrical productions informed his paintings and inventions, and how his ability to stand at the crossroads of the humanities and the sciences made him a true original. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in art, history, science, and innovation.
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