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

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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  • 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 -


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