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Leonardo Da Vinci's life of invention, Jake Williams

eng

individual biography

illustrations

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non fiction

Leonardo Da Vinci's life of invention

1286322215

Jake Williams

The award-winning author and illustrator behind Darwin's Voyage of Discovery and Really Remarkable Reptiles turns his attention to the Renaissance man: Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci was a master of art, architecture, engineering, mathematics and more. Discover his relationship with the natural world, his futuristic inventions and the breadth of his artistic skill in this spellbinding celebration of his genius. Follow his early years - born to a poor mother, educated in an artist's studio and receiving no formal education, it is amazing that an innate fire of curiosity and imagination fuelled this man to achieve extraordinary success and a place amongst history's elite. Learn about his legacy today - the bewitching power of the world's most famous portrait, the Mona Lisa - as well as the influence of his inventions in modern daily life. This gorgeous hardback is filled with Jake William's characteristically stylish illustrations

Leonardo of Vinci -- The polymath -- Timeline -- The unknown -- Handwriting -- The Renaissance -- Vinci to Florence -- The natural world. Animal studies -- Incredible insects -- Horses -- Freeing birds -- Bird studies -- Plant studies -- Human anatomy -- Comparing humans and animals -- Dragons -- Florence to Milan -- Inventions. Armoured car -- Automated cart -- The parachute and more -- Giant crossbow -- Studying flight -- The mechanical bat -- Helicopter -- Robot knight -- Diving suit -- Planetshine -- Musical talents -- Works of art. Da Vinci's workshop -- Vitruvian Man -- The Mona Lisa -- The stolen Mona Lisa -- The Mona Lisa in the modern day -- Portrait of a musician -- A lost Leonardo -- The Warrior -- Unfinished paintings -- Architecture -- Milan to France -- Da Vinci's life and legacy -- The value of da Vinci's work -- Da Vinci today

juvenile