Leonardo
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of art history, Jack Wasserman's Leonardo presents a comprehensive and authoritative examination of the life, art, and genius of Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most celebrated figures of the Italian Renaissance. Wasserman meticulously chronicles Leonardo's artistic development, analyzing his most iconic works — from the haunting sfumato of his portraits to the dynamic complexity of his compositional studies — with scholarly precision and keen visual insight. The text argues that Leonardo's greatness lies not only in his finished masterpieces but equally in his restless, investigative process, which united painting, science, anatomy, and engineering into a singular creative vision. Written with academic rigor yet remaining accessible to the engaged general reader, this study illustrates how Leonardo's insatiable curiosity continually pushed the boundaries of what Renaissance art could achieve. It stands as an essential reference for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the man behind the myth.
Author: Jack Wasserman
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of art history, Jack Wasserman's Leonardo presents a comprehensive and authoritative examination of the life, art, and genius of Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most celebrated figures of the Italian Renaissance. Wasserman meticulously chronicles Leonardo's artistic development, analyzing his most iconic works — from the haunting sfumato of his portraits to the dynamic complexity of his compositional studies — with scholarly precision and keen visual insight. The text argues that Leonardo's greatness lies not only in his finished masterpieces but equally in his restless, investigative process, which united painting, science, anatomy, and engineering into a singular creative vision. Written with academic rigor yet remaining accessible to the engaged general reader, this study illustrates how Leonardo's insatiable curiosity continually pushed the boundaries of what Renaissance art could achieve. It stands as an essential reference for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the man behind the myth.