Da Vinci's ghost. genius, obsession, and how Leonardo created the world in his own image
Journalist and storyteller Toby Lester brings Vitruvian Man to life, resurrecting the ghost of an unknown Leonardo. Populated by a colorful cast of characters, including Brunelleschi of the famous Dome, "Da Vinci's Ghost" opens up a surprising window onto the artist and philosopher himself and the tumultuous intellectual and cultural transformations he bridged.
Record details
- ISBN: 1439189242
- ISBN: 9781439189245
- Physical Description: 275 p.
- Publisher: New York : Free Press, 2012
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-254) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Prologue. 1490 -- Body of empire -- Microcosm -- Master Leonardo -- Milan -- The artist-engineer -- Master builders -- Body and soul -- Portrait of the artist -- Epilogue. Afterlife. |
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Subject: | Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519. Vitruvian man. Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519 > Criticism and interpretation. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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Kirtland Community College Library | NC 257 .L4 A78 2012 | 30775305442528 | General Collection | Available | - |
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