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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.
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- 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. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | NC 257 .L4 A78 2012 | 30775305442528 | General Collection | Available | - |
Da Vinci's Ghost : Genius, Obsession, and How Leonardo Created the World in His Own Image
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Table of Contents
Da Vinci's Ghost : Genius, Obsession, and How Leonardo Created the World in His Own Image
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Preface | p. xv | |
| Prologue: 1490 | p. 1 | |
| 1 | Body of Empire | p. 13 |
| 2 | Microcosm | p. 42 |
| 3 | Master Leonardo | p. 63 |
| 4 | Milan | p. 92 |
| 5 | The Artist-Engineer | p. 108 |
| 6 | Master Builders | p. 126 |
| 7 | Body and Soul | p. 159 |
| 8 | Portrait of the Artist | p. 190 |
| Epilogue: Afterlife | p. 218 | |
| Further Reading | p. 227 | |
| Notes | p. 231 | |
| Works Cited | p. 247 | |
| Acknowledgments | p. 255 | |
| Permissions and Credits | p. 259 | |
| Index | p. 265 | |
| Reading Group Guide and Author Q&A | p. 279 |
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