Leonardo Da Vinci

Featuring engaging text and

numerous illustrations this book

brings Leonardo da Vinci to life

in a format that s both

entertaining and informative. This book explores da Vinci s unique artistic talents and at

the same time introduces Leonardo the mathematician,

urban planner, cartographer, poet, musician, astronomer, and

medical scientist. Readers will learn about the scientific

discoveries that inspired the young artist and the cultural

forces that nourished his creative spirit. This book features

high quality reproductions of his most famous works along

with notebook sketches of dissected bodies, flying

machines, and even robots. The artist s personal life is told

through fascinating anecdotes that look beyond the myth to

bring the man into clearer focus. Throughout, the author s

engaging tone allows readers to experience familiar

masterpieces with a fresh eye.