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Da Vinci's ghost. genius, obsession, and how Leonardo created the world in his own image

Lester, Toby (Author).

Summary:

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.
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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Da Vinci's Ghost : Genius, Obsession, and How Leonardo Created the World in His Own Image
Da Vinci's Ghost : Genius, Obsession, and How Leonardo Created the World in His Own Image
by Lester, Toby
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Author Notes

Da Vinci's Ghost : Genius, Obsession, and How Leonardo Created the World in His Own Image

Toby Lester is the author of the Fourth Part of the world (2009) and a contributing editor to The Atlantic. A former Peace Corps volunteer and United Nations observer, he lives in the Boston area with his wife and three daughters. His work has also appeared on the radio program This American Life.


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