Leonardo Da Vinci
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly illustrated biographical work for young readers, Leonardo Da Vinci by Elizabeth Elias Kaufman chronicles the extraordinary life of one of history's greatest polymaths, tracing his journey from a curious child in Renaissance Italy to a towering genius whose influence spanned art, science, and invention. The narrative presents Leonardo's most celebrated achievements — from the enigmatic Mona Lisa to his visionary anatomical sketches and flying machine designs — in an accessible and captivating tone that ignites wonder in readers of all ages. Kaufman illustrates how Leonardo's insatiable curiosity and meticulous observation of the natural world set him apart from his contemporaries, making him a timeless symbol of human creativity and intellectual ambition. The work details the historical and cultural backdrop of the Italian Renaissance, grounding Leonardo's genius within the vibrant world that both shaped and was transformed by him.
Author: Elizabeth Elias Kaufman
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Castle Books
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly illustrated biographical work for young readers, Leonardo Da Vinci by Elizabeth Elias Kaufman chronicles the extraordinary life of one of history's greatest polymaths, tracing his journey from a curious child in Renaissance Italy to a towering genius whose influence spanned art, science, and invention. The narrative presents Leonardo's most celebrated achievements — from the enigmatic Mona Lisa to his visionary anatomical sketches and flying machine designs — in an accessible and captivating tone that ignites wonder in readers of all ages. Kaufman illustrates how Leonardo's insatiable curiosity and meticulous observation of the natural world set him apart from his contemporaries, making him a timeless symbol of human creativity and intellectual ambition. The work details the historical and cultural backdrop of the Italian Renaissance, grounding Leonardo's genius within the vibrant world that both shaped and was transformed by him.