Project Gutenberg 2009-09-04 Public domain in the USA. 538 Leonardo, da Vinci 1452 1519 Da Vinci, Leonardo Vinci, Leonardo da Vinci, Léonard de Einstein, Lewis 1877 1967 Baring, Maurice 1874 1945 Thoughts on Art and Life Thoughts on life -- Thoughts on art -- Thoughts on science -- Bibliographical note -- Table of references. Produced by Al Haines "Thoughts on Art and Life" by Leonardo da Vinci is a philosophical treatise written during the late 15th to early 16th century. The work explores the intersection of art, science, and the human experience, offering insight into the mind of one of history's greatest polymaths. It delves into the nature of creativity, aesthetics, and the understanding of life through the lens of art, discussing topics such as the importance of studying nature and the relationship between knowledge and wisdom. The opening of the book begins with an introduction that sets the context for da Vinci's thoughts, emphasizing the transition from the Dark Ages to the Renaissance in Italy. It highlights the coexistence of rational and mystical elements within Leonardo's own work, showcasing his journey from a young artist in Florence to becoming a master of various disciplines, including painting, engineering, and philosophy. Early reflections touch upon the thirst for knowledge and a deep desire to comprehend the universe, underlining the importance of observing nature and the intrinsic connections between beauty, truth, and the human soul. The narrative also hints at the philosophical and scientific basis of artistic creation, preparing the reader for a deeper exploration of da Vinci's intricate views on life and art that follow in subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Science Aesthetics Life ND Text Category: Art Category: Philosophy & Ethics 361421 2025-08-12T09:47:36.260509 text/html 334066 2021-01-05T12:45:25 text/html 205831 2025-08-12T09:47:41.602467 application/epub+zip 211791 2025-08-12T09:47:37.474501 application/epub+zip 186962 2025-08-12T09:47:36.880511 application/epub+zip 315763 2025-08-12T09:47:44.422445 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 288995 2025-08-12T09:47:40.940487 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261062 2022-09-14T03:32:14.492878 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 293886 2025-08-12T09:47:35.358529 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 293662 2021-01-05T12:45:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 293653 2021-01-05T12:45:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22422 2025-08-12T09:47:44.580446 application/rdf+xml 26314 2025-08-12T09:47:36.965485 image/jpeg 3664 2025-08-12T09:47:36.922479 image/jpeg 105159 2021-01-05T12:45:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 190401 2021-01-05T12:45:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 105128 2021-01-05T12:45:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 193119 2025-08-12T09:47:36.293510 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia