Leonardo da Vinci : the biography
Isaacson, Walter2018
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Leonardo da Vinci created the two most famous paintings in history, 'The Last Supper' and the 'Mona Lisa'. But in his own mind, he was just as much a man of science and engineering. With a passion that sometimes became obsessive, he pursued innovative studies of anatomy, fossils, birds, the heart, flying machines, botany, geology, and weaponry. His ability to stand at the crossroads of the humanities and the sciences, made iconic by his drawing of 'Vitruvian Man', made him history's most creative genius. Now Walter Isaacson brings Leonardo da Vinci to life, showing why we have much to learn from him. His combination of science, art, technology, and imagination remains an enduring recipe for creativity.
Main title:
Leonardo da Vinci : the biography / Walter Isaacson.
Author:
Isaacson, Walter, author
Imprint:
London : Simon & Schuster, 2018.
Collation:
xii, 599 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2017.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781471166785 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
83833
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Central Library | Adult non-fiction | B LEO ISA | Onloan - Due: 14 Apr 2025 |