Synopsis
Eight art appreciation books have about 50 full-color illustrations each-many of them faithful reproductions of the artist's paintings. A brief biography of each artist accompanies an explanation of his accomplishments. His sculpture, painting, and pages from the notebooks are shown in this profile of a great Italian Renaissance artist and inventor.
Children's Literature
Part of a series on famous artists, Leonardo DaVinci is an in depth, chronological discussion of the many achievements of this complex man. Well researched and interestingly presented, it covers nearly all aspects of DaVinci's life from birth to death. Various elements of painting such as perspective and portraiture and DaVinci's use of them are discussed and illustrated through quality photographs and drawings. Young artists and history buffs will enjoy this interesting approach to biography. Additional artistic and historical facts are included at the end of the book.