The genius of Leonardo da Vinci epitomises, more than that of any other figure, the Renaissance humanist ideal. The Italian painter, draftsman, sculptor, architect and engineer produced some of the most influential masterpieces of Western art, which remain the most widely popular and influential paintings of the Renaissance. Leonardo’s notebooks reveal a spirit of scientific inquiry and a mechanical inventiveness that were quite simply centuries ahead of their time. Delphi’s ‘Masters of Art’ series allows digital readers to explore the works of the world’s greatest artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents the complete works of Leonardo da Vinci, the world's greatest painter, in beautiful detail, with concise introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 2)
Features:
* The complete paintings of Leonardo da Vinci
* Includes previously lost works, with annotations
* Concise introductions to the paintings and other works, giving valuable contextual information
* Learn the secrets of the MONA LISA, the history of THE LAST SUPPER and the meaning behind THE VITRUVIAN MAN
* Includes Leonardo’s drawings and his complete notebooks, with plates
* Special criticism section, with essays by critics such as Sigmund Freud
* Features two biographies on Leonardo's life, including Vasari's famous biography
* Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Leonardo’ celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books
* Hundreds of images in stunning colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders
* Easily locate the paintings you want to view
* Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order
* UPDATED with improved images and recently attributed works
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CONTENTS:
The Paintings
TOBIAS AND THE ANGEL
MADONNA OF THE POMEGRANATE
THE MADONNA OF THE CARNATION
THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST
THE ANNUNCIATION
THE BENOIS MADONNA
PORTRAIT OF GINEVRA DE’ BENCI
ST. JEROME IN THE WILDERNESS
THE ADORATION OF THE MAGI
THE VIRGIN OF THE ROCKS (LOUVRE)
THE VIRGIN OF THE ROCKS (NATIONAL GALLERY)
THE HEAD OF A WOMAN
LITTA MADONNA
LADY WITH AN ERMINE
PORTRAIT OF A MUSICIAN
LA BELLE FERRONNIÈRE
THE LAST SUPPER
THE MADONNA OF THE YARNWINDER
MONA LISA
THE VIRGIN AND CHILD WITH ST. ANNE
LEDA AND THE SWAN
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
BACCHUS (ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST)
THE BATTLE OF ANGHIARI
SALVATOR MUNDI
PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN PROFILE
MADONNA AND CHILD WITH ST. JOSEPH
The Drawings
THE VITRUVIAN MAN
THE VIRGIN AND CHILD WITH ST. ANNE AND ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
SELF-PORTRAIT
STUDY OF HORSES
OTHER DRAWINGS
The Notebooks
THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI
THOUGHTS ON ART AND LIFE
The Criticism
LEONARDO DA VINCI by Sigmund Freud
Extract from ‘THE RENAISSANCE’ by Walter Pater
Extract from ‘ESSAYS ON ART’ by A. Clutton-Brock
The Biographies
LIFE OF LEONARDO DA VINCI by Giorgio Vasari
LEONARDO DA VINCI by MAURICE W. BROCKWELL
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