Leonardo
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Based on entirely fresh primary research. Leonardo presents important new information and perspectives on one of the most interesting men and greatest geniuses of all time. The following are only a... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0385041543
ISBN13:9780385041546
Release Date:January 1978
Publisher:Doubleday Books
Length:344 Pages
Weight:1.60 lbs.
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interesting and insightful leonardo biography and commentary
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is a very interesting book on Leonardo published back in the 1970s but still worth reading. This is partly a biography and partly a commentary/explication on Leonardo's paintings and other art. It does not cover much of his scientific studies. The biographical material is useful but what really makes this book special are the numerous novel (at the time)insights into Leonardo's art. One big prediction was that the Mona Lisa would be recognized to be a portrait of the young princess Isabella of Aragon who later became the Duchess of Milan. Payne carefully laid out his reasoning but for many years his claim was ignored. However, recently several noted authorities have begun to consider the possibility seriously. There are many other well argued insights into other paintings as well. Worth seeking out!
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