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Leonardo, da Vinci
1452
1519
Da Vinci, Leonardo
Vinci, Leonardo da
Vinci, Léonard de
Richter, Jean Paul
1847
1937
The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci — Volume 1
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"The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci — Volume 1" by da Vinci Leonardo is a collection of writings attributed to the renowned Renaissance artist and thinker, composed during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. This work encompasses Leonardo's thoughts on art, science, and philosophy, revealing the multifaceted genius of a man who was as much an artist as he was a scientist. The manuscript dives into various subjects, including perspective, light, shadow, and the principles of painting, capturing the intricate relationship between the visual arts and scientific inquiry. The opening of this volume begins with a preface discussing the unique and often perplexing nature of Leonardo's writings, which were compiled over many years and across various topics without a strict organizational structure. This introduction highlights the challenges faced by translators and interpreters of Leonardo's work due to his idiosyncratic handwriting and erratic arrangement of ideas. Moreover, the text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Leonardo's concepts, particularly in the realms of perspective and the function of the eye, leading into meticulous observations and revolutionary theories that would influence both artists and scientists long after his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519 -- Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc.
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Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: Art
Category: Philosophy & Ethics
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