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"An edited collection of Leonardo da Vinci's original notebooks, providing a representative selection of his genius and showing how he recorded his thoughts on a variety of topics. Selections from his work on anatomy, on the flight of birds, warfare, and, of course, his stunning inventions, such as the flying machine, are included."--

"Contains the historical and cultural history of Leonardo da Vinci, including illustrations of some of his work."--

One of the most high-achieving human beings who has ever lived, Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) is recognized the world over as a figure of infinite curiosity, feverish imagination and sublime artistic ability. This title provides the most comprehensive survey of the life and work of this master painter, sculptor architect, scientist and inventor. Its catalogue raisonné of Leonardo's paintings covers both his surviving and his lost painted works. With...

"The collection of writings and images in this magnificent book are drawn from the original notebooks and cover wide range of subject matter, from the human figure to the mechanics of a crossbow."--Back cover.