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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Explores the lives and works of the world's greatest artists. This book helps readers learn about the people, places and events that had notable influences on their careers. ... Read more

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Leonardo da Vinci has become the definition of the "Rennaissance man." His accomplishments in painting and sculpture, music and mathematics, and engineering and architecture have endured for centuries. The Renaissance was a watershed for European artisitc and scientific accomplishment and da Vinci led the way. He exemplified a new perspective, seeking to explore and control the forces of nature, and to extend the frontiers of human knowledge. ... Read more

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The illustrations are what make it
If you can find this out-of-print, oversized hardback, it is worth collecting.The illustrators lovingly present a detailed birds-eye view of Vinci, the Sforza compound, changing designs of palaces, the scaffoldings which supported some of his bronze works, period clothing,Leonardo's proposed design for Milan and its canals, and much more.It's hard to find, but highly recommended.

Review of the book "Leonardo Da Vinci" by Francesca Romei
This book is a very informative book about Leonardo. It has all the details about his life, his paintings, his family, his models etc. I say everyone should read this imformative book. If anyone wants to learn about Leonardo, I suggest this book to read. ... Read more

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Leonardo Da Vinci is best known as the Renaissance painter who created the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. he also made great contributions as a sculptor, architect, engineer. and scientist. But Leonardo wasn't always famous. Leonardo grew up in Vinci, a small town in Italy, and when he was only a few years old he was separated from his mother and sent to live with his grandparents and uncle Francesco. Although Leonardo only receiced a formal education for a few years, Francesco taught Leonardo about nature. Leonardo loved to sketch the world around him.

When he was a teenager, Leonardo moved to the city of Florence. It was here that his artistic talent was recognized and he became and apprentice to a famous artist. Leonardo worked hard at his trade and advanced quickly, but he wasn't interested in only art. To fuel his curiosity, he also studied science, mathematics, engineering and philosophy.

Read about the little boy from Vinci who became one of the most facscinating figures in world history. ... Read more

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Excellent step into reading non-fiction
My daughter read this book for a summer reading book report before third grade. I wasn't sure any book without talking magical creatures would hold her attention, but this one did. She even retained enough to reference it in conversation! Now that she's finished, I wish it had been longer, covering more of his life, and had some of his art in it. But over all, this book was a very good choice for a child who has just begun reading chapter books on their own. ... Read more

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The Florentine Painter and Sculptor, Leonardo da Vinci
(Born 1452 – died 1519)

Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects
by Giorgio Vasari

In six volumes translated by Mrs. Jonathan Foster
London:George Bell and Sons, 1886
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These art appreciation books have about 50 full-color illustrations each--many of them faithful reproductions of the artists' paintings. A brief biography accompanied an explanation of each artist's accomplishments. ... Read more

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Publisher: New Haven Yale University PressPublication date: 1916Subjects: Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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Check it out! Shocker facts, word stunners, and bite-sized bits of seriously strange information shake up reading interest in the Shockwave - the exciting new series that serves up the world's most extreme science and history for readers to discover. ... Read more

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In Leonardo da Vinci we have the most perfect embodiment of the modern intellect, the highestexpression of the marriage of art and science: the thinker, the poet, the wizard whose fascination is unrivalled. ... Read more

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Great book
this book cost over a hundred dollars and I purchased it for 10 thinking it would be in bad shape; this looks like a brand new book, great transaction and arrived as expected. ... Read more

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Part of the FAMOUS ARTISTS series, an account of the life and work of Leonardo Da Vinci.Suitable for Key Stage 2-3 and illustrated in full colour.Last published in 1993. ... Read more