Here is a complete picture of the techniques and working philosophy of one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the Renaissance. Assembled by a brilliant scholar from Leonardo's own writings--Notebooks and The Treatise on Painting--as well as his artistic production, the book offers a carefully balanced view of the artistÕs intellectual growth. Drawing on all the relevant writings, and rectifying many errors made by previous scholars, this work differs from earlier studies in its systematic grouping of the passages of Leonardo's writings concerning painting. In organizing the materials, the editor focuses on problems of interpretation; the result is the direct opposite of a simple anthology, offering instead a reconstruction of the underlying meaning of Leonardo's words. For each section, noted French art scholar André Chastel has provided an informative introduction and notes, and substantial bibliographic and reference materials for the book as a whole. More than 125 painstakingly reproduced illustrations are found throughout the text, further enhancing this rich and accessible resourceÑsure to be welcomed by scholars, lay readers, and any admirer of the incomparable Leonardo. Unabridged republication of The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci, originally published by The Orion Press, New York, 1961. Notes. Printed Editions of Leonardo's Writings. Table of Manuscripts. Table of Paintings. Chronological Table. List of Illustrations. References to Entries. Over 125 black-and-white illustrations.
The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry by Walter Pater Pater's graceful essays discuss the achievements of Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and other artists. The book concludes with an uncompromising advocacy of hedonism, urging readers to experience life as fully as possible.
A Treatise on Painting by Leonardo da Vinci, John Francis Rigaud The principal repository of da Vinci's practical thoughts on the technique of drawing and painting. Precise instructions on drawing the human, techniques of rendering motion, perspective, composition, the expression of various emotions, more.
Leonardo da Vinci Notebooks 2 Vol Set by Dover Save 30%! The 2 volumes of Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci feature a total of 1,566 extracts: writings on painting, sculpture, architecture, anatomy, mining, inventions, music. Dual Italian-English texts, with 186 plates plus over 500 additional drawings.
Leonardo's Anatomical Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci Da Vinci was able to produce remarkably accurate depictions of the "ideal" human figure. This exceptional collection reprints 59 sketches of the skeleton, skull, upper and lower extremities, embryos, and other subjects.
Leonardo Paintings and Drawings: 24 Cards by Leonardo da Vinci This full-color collection includes 24 of his finest creations in miniature, among them Antique Warrior, Five Grotesque Heads, and Portrait of Lisa del Giocondo (Mona Lisa).
The Craftsman’s Handbook by Cennino Cennini Fifteenth-century handbook, written by a working artist of the day, reveals techniques of the masters in drawing, oil painting, frescoes, panel painting, gilding, casting, more. Direct link to artists of Middle Ages.
