High Renaissance Art & Mannerism, Individual Artists, Italian Art, Artists, Renaissance - History, Artists, Architects & Craftsmen - Biography, Science - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
Leonardo da Vinci was a Renaissance man. He was an artist, an inventor, and a scientist. He painted masterpieces like Mona Lisa and the Last Supper. He tried to invent flying machines and diving suits. He also studied the human body and knew more about how the body works than most scientists of his time.Discusses the life, works, and lasting influence of Leonardo da Vinci.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Leonardo (1452-1519), born in Vinci, Italy, was an artist of the Renaissance. For hundreds of years he was known as a painter and sculptor, but he was also an inventor and studied anatomy extensively. He was instrumental in changing the painting world with his new approach to perspective and his methods of shading and showing movement were revolutionary. Concise text provides a quick overview of the life of this remarkable man. Photographs of Leonardo's art work and drawings accompany each page of text. As part of the "Masterpieces: Artists and their Works" series, the book includes a table of contents, timeline, glossary, index, and internet sites. 2004, Bridgestone Books/Capstone Press, Ages 8 to 12.— Laura Hummel
Book Details
Published
December 13, 2007
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pages
24
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780736834070