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Leonardo. The Complete Paintings And Drawings
Leonardo. The Complete Paintings And Drawings
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Binding: Hardcover
Description: Unmatched in his ingenuity technical prowess and curiosity Leonardo da Vinci (1452 1519) epitomizes the humanistic ideal of the Renaissance man: a peerless master of painting sculpture cartography anatomy architecture and more. Simultaneously captivating art historians collectors and the millions who flock yearly to admire his works Leonardo's appeal is as diffuse as were his preoccupations. His images permeate nearly every facet of Western culture The Vitruvian Man is engraved into millions of Euro coins The Last Supper is considered the single most reproduced religious painting in history and the Mona Lisa has entranced countless artists and observers for centuries. On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of his death this updated edition of our XL title is an unrivaled survey of Leonardo's life and work including a catalogue raisonn encompassing both his surviving and lost paintings. Through stunning full - bleed details we experience every measured brushstroke each a testament to Leonardo's masterful ability. An expansive catalog of nearly 700 of Leonardo's drawings further illuminates the breadth of his pursuits. From diagrams of intricately engineered machines to portraits of plump infants they stand reflective of his boundless and visionary technical imagination balanced with a subtle and perceptive hand capable of rendering quotidian moments with moving emotional timbre. Also included is a new foreword by Frank Z llner expanded exclusively for this special edition which dissects the latest scientific developments on Leonardo's work and the story behind the haunting Salvator Mundi which recently fetched a record - breaking $ 450 million at auction.
Title: Leonardo. The Complete Paintings And Drawings
Author(s): Nathan Johannes
Publisher: Taschen Gmbh
Barcode: 9783836576253
Pages: 704 Pages
Publication Date: 4/11/2019
Category: Individual Artists, Art Monographs
Description: Unmatched in his ingenuity technical prowess and curiosity Leonardo da Vinci (1452 1519) epitomizes the humanistic ideal of the Renaissance man: a peerless master of painting sculpture cartography anatomy architecture and more. Simultaneously captivating art historians collectors and the millions who flock yearly to admire his works Leonardo's appeal is as diffuse as were his preoccupations. His images permeate nearly every facet of Western culture The Vitruvian Man is engraved into millions of Euro coins The Last Supper is considered the single most reproduced religious painting in history and the Mona Lisa has entranced countless artists and observers for centuries. On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of his death this updated edition of our XL title is an unrivaled survey of Leonardo's life and work including a catalogue raisonn encompassing both his surviving and lost paintings. Through stunning full - bleed details we experience every measured brushstroke each a testament to Leonardo's masterful ability. An expansive catalog of nearly 700 of Leonardo's drawings further illuminates the breadth of his pursuits. From diagrams of intricately engineered machines to portraits of plump infants they stand reflective of his boundless and visionary technical imagination balanced with a subtle and perceptive hand capable of rendering quotidian moments with moving emotional timbre. Also included is a new foreword by Frank Z llner expanded exclusively for this special edition which dissects the latest scientific developments on Leonardo's work and the story behind the haunting Salvator Mundi which recently fetched a record - breaking $ 450 million at auction.
Title: Leonardo. The Complete Paintings And Drawings
Author(s): Nathan Johannes
Publisher: Taschen Gmbh
Barcode: 9783836576253
Pages: 704 Pages
Publication Date: 4/11/2019
Category: Individual Artists, Art Monographs