Leonardo Da Vinci Nature Studies From The Royal Library At Windsor Castle
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Carlo Pedretti
Binding: Paperback
Published: Johnson Reprint Corporation, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly volume presents an unparalleled collection of Leonardo da Vinci's intricate nature studies, meticulously preserved within the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. Carlo Pedretti, a renowned authority, uncovers the genius behind these detailed observations, illustrating Leonardo's profound understanding of botany, zoology, and geology. The work chronicles the artist's scientific curiosity and his relentless pursuit of knowledge, revealing how these studies informed his iconic masterpieces. It offers readers a rare glimpse into the mind of a polymath, detailing his innovative approaches to documenting the natural world. This essential text provides a comprehensive analysis of Leonardo's contributions to both art and science, solidifying his legacy as a visionary observer.
Author: Carlo Pedretti
Binding: Paperback
Published: Johnson Reprint Corporation, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly volume presents an unparalleled collection of Leonardo da Vinci's intricate nature studies, meticulously preserved within the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. Carlo Pedretti, a renowned authority, uncovers the genius behind these detailed observations, illustrating Leonardo's profound understanding of botany, zoology, and geology. The work chronicles the artist's scientific curiosity and his relentless pursuit of knowledge, revealing how these studies informed his iconic masterpieces. It offers readers a rare glimpse into the mind of a polymath, detailing his innovative approaches to documenting the natural world. This essential text provides a comprehensive analysis of Leonardo's contributions to both art and science, solidifying his legacy as a visionary observer.