An exploration of the compositional methods and sources of Leonardo’s fables to investigate their relationship with illustrations and scientific studies.

A masterly account of the genius of Leonardo da Vinci and his vision of the world, generously illustrated throughout, presenting a fully integrated picture of Leonardo's art, science, and thought.

Leonardo is the greatest, most multi-faceted and most mysterious of all Renaissance artists, but extraordinarily, considering his enormous reputation, this is the first full-length biography in English for several decades. Prize-winning author Charles Nicholl has immersed himself for five years in all the manuscripts, paintings and artefacts to produce an 'intimate portrait' of Leonardo. He uses these contemporary materials - his notebooks and sketchbooks, eye witnesses and early biographies, etc - as a way into the mental tone and physical texture of his life and has made myriad small discoveries about him and his work and his circle of associates. Among much else, the book identifies what Nicholl argues is an unknown portrait of the artist hanging in a church near Lodi in northern Italy. It also contains new material on his eccentric assistant Tomasso Masini, on his homosexual affairs in Florence, and on his curious relationship with a female model and/or prostitute from Cremona. A masterpiece of modern biography.

Grotesque and Caricature: Leonardo to Bernini examines these two genres across Renaissance and Early Modern Italy. Although their origins stem from Antiquity, it were Leonardo da Vinci’s early teste caricate that injected fresh life into the tradition, greatly inspiring generations of artists. Critical among them were his Milanese followers, such as Giovanni Paolo Lomazzo, and also Michelangelo and Sebastiano del Piombo as well as, notably, Annibale Carracci, Guercino, and Bernini among others. Their artistic production—drawings, prints, paintings, and sculpture—reveals deep interest in physical, physiognomic, and psychological observations with a penchant for humour and wit. Written by an international group of established and emerging scholars, this volume explores new insights to these complementary artistic genres. Contributors include: Carlo Avilio, Ilaria Bernocchi, Christophe Brouard, Sandra Cheng, Susan Klaiber, Michael W. Kwakkelstein, Tod A. Marder, Rebecca Norris, Lucia Tantardini, Nicholas J. L. Turner, Mary Vaccaro, and Matthias Wivel.

As he examines the changing views of Leonardo since the sixteenth century, A. Richard Turner both gives the reader a cultural history in brief of western Europe during this period and provides a context for examining Leonardo's relevance to our own ways of perceiving and interpreting the world.

This Combo Collection (Set of 3 Books) includes All-time Bestseller Books. This anthology contains : Thoughts on Art and Life Leonardo da Vinci, Pathfinder of Science The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci

The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci by Leonardo Da Vinci: This classic volume collects a wide range of Leonardo Da Vinci's notes and musings, offering a glimpse into the mind of one of history's greatest artists and inventors. With its rich insights into art, science, and the human experience, "The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci" is a must-read for fans of intellectual history and biography. Key Aspects of the Book "The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci": Insights into Art and Science: The book offers rich insights into the worlds of art and science, highlighting the complex and interrelated nature of these two fields. Musings and Reflections: The book features a wide range of notes and musings, showcasing Da Vinci's playful and curious spirit and his unending quest for knowledge. Historical Biography: The book provides a rich biography of Da Vinci, offering insights into his life and times and his enduring legacy in art and science. Leonardo Da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance artist and inventor who lived from 1452 to 1519. He was a leading figure in the worlds of art and science, known for his insights into human anatomy, his groundbreaking work in engineering and design, and his stunning masterpieces of painting and sculpture. "The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci" is a testament to his enduring impact on human culture and history.