Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath who was active during the Renaissance of the 15th and 16th centuries. In addition to his masterful work as a painter he was also a prolific inventor and researcher, and made many important discoveries in the fields of anatomy, botany and engineering, among others. In just 50 minutes, you will find out how da...
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Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci
978280801108276EBookPlurilingua PublishingLeonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath who was active during the Renaissance of the 15th and 16th centuries. In addition to his masterful work as a painter he was also a prolific inventor and researcher, and made many important discoveries in the fields of anatomy, botany and engineering, among others. In just 50 minutes, you will find out how da Vinci’s innovative approach to producing art and his insatiable thirst for knowledge made him one of the most famous geniuses in history.
This clear and straightforward guide will provide you with a discussion of da Vinci’s most important works, including the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper and Virgin of the Rocks. It also features a full biography, an introduction to the historical context in which his work was produced, and an examination of the influence his paintings and other works had on later artists, giving you all the essential information about one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance.
About Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci was the illegitimate child of the wealthy notary Piero da Vinci. As a young man, he joined the workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio as an apprentice, where he learned basic painting techniques and soon displayed exceptional talent. Over the course of his life he lived in many major Italian cities, including Florence, Milan and Rome, and attracted wealthy patrons such as Lorenzo de’ Medici, Cesare Borgia and King Francis I. Today, he is remembered as the creator of iconic paintings such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, as well as one of the greatest inventors of all time.
This insightful and accessible 76-page book is structured as follows:
Introduction to Leonardo da Vinci
Social, political and historical context
The Italian Renaissance
The Republic of Florence
Rivalry with Milan and Rome
The Italian Wars
Biography of Leonardo da Vinci
Apprenticeship in Florence
Travelling to Milan
Return to Florence
Retirement in France
Characteristics of da Vinci’s work
Verrocchio’s influence
Painting as a science
Major technical innovations
Notable works
The Last Supper
The Mona Lisa
Virgin of the Rocks
The Virgin and Child with St. Anne
Da Vinci’s legacy
Summary
Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath who was active during the Renaissance of the 15th and 16th centuries. In addition to his masterful work as a painter he was also a prolific inventor and researcher, and made many important discoveries in the fields of anatomy, botany and engineering, among others. In just 50 minutes, you will find out how da Vinci’s innovative approach to producing art and his insatiable thirst for knowledge made him one of the most famous geniuses in history.
This clear and straightforward guide will provide you with a discussion of da Vinci’s most important works, including the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper and Virgin of the Rocks. It also features a full biography, an introduction to the historical context in which his work was produced, and an examination of the influence his paintings and other works had on later artists, giving you all the essential information about one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance.
About Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci was the illegitimate child of the wealthy notary Piero da Vinci. As a young man, he joined the workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio as an apprentice, where he learned basic painting techniques and soon displayed exceptional talent. Over the course of his life he lived in many major Italian cities, including Florence, Milan and Rome, and attracted wealthy patrons such as Lorenzo de’ Medici, Cesare Borgia and King Francis I. Today, he is remembered as the creator of iconic paintings such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, as well as one of the greatest inventors of all time.
This insightful and accessible 76-page book is structured as follows:
Introduction to Leonardo da Vinci
Social, political and historical context
The Italian Renaissance
The Republic of Florence
Rivalry with Milan and Rome
The Italian Wars
Biography of Leonardo da Vinci
Apprenticeship in Florence
Travelling to Milan
Return to Florence
Retirement in France
Characteristics of da Vinci’s work
Verrocchio’s influence
Painting as a science
Major technical innovations
Notable works
The Last Supper
The Mona Lisa
Virgin of the Rocks
The Virgin and Child with St. Anne
Da Vinci’s legacy
Summary
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DOWNLOAD THIS BOOKLeonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath who was active during the Renaissance of the 15th and 16th centuries. In addition to his masterful work as a painter he was also a prolific inventor and researcher, and made many important discoveries in the fields of anatomy, botany and engineering, among others. In just 50 minutes, you will find out how da Vinci’s innovative approach to producing art and his insatiable thirst for knowledge made him one of the most famous geniuses in history.
This clear and straightforward guide will provide you with a discussion of da Vinci’s most important works, including the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper and Virgin of the Rocks. It also features a full biography, an introduction to the historical context in which his work was produced, and an examination of the influence his paintings and other works had on later artists, giving you all the essential information about one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance.
About Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci was the illegitimate child of the wealthy notary Piero da Vinci. As a young man, he joined the workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio as an apprentice, where he learned basic painting techniques and soon displayed exceptional talent. Over the course of his life he lived in many major Italian cities, including Florence, Milan and Rome, and attracted wealthy patrons such as Lorenzo de’ Medici, Cesare Borgia and King Francis I. Today, he is remembered as the creator of iconic paintings such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, as well as one of the greatest inventors of all time.
This insightful and accessible 76-page book is structured as follows:
- Introduction to Leonardo da Vinci
- Social, political and historical context
- The Italian Renaissance
- The Republic of Florence
- Rivalry with Milan and Rome
- The Italian Wars
- Biography of Leonardo da Vinci
- Apprenticeship in Florence
- Travelling to Milan
- Return to Florence
- Retirement in France
- Characteristics of da Vinci’s work
- Verrocchio’s influence
- Painting as a science
- Major technical innovations
- Notable works
- The Last Supper
- The Mona Lisa
- Virgin of the Rocks
- The Virgin and Child with St. Anne
- Da Vinci’s legacy
- Summary
Product details
| ISBN | 9782808011082 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Plurilingua Publishing |
| Series | 50MINUTES.COM – Art and Literature |
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| Pages | 76 |
| File size | 4.5 MB |
