Leonardo Da Vinci: The Complete Paintings in Detail (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783791384979)

Shedding new light on the renowned Renaissance artist, this book examines all of da Vinci's known paintings using recent advances in technology and the latest art historical research.

While Leonardo da Vinci is one of history's most studied and renowned artists, there are many myths surrounding his work. Beginning with his birth and early maturity in the workshops of the Florentine masters, Alessandro Vezzosi delves into the provenance of disputed works such as Madonna Litta and La Bella Principessa. He demonstrates how recent advances in technology have aided researchers in studying and restoring da Vinci's art--including uncovering forgeries--and he explores the artist's scientific achievements in the fields of optics and paint composition. An exquisitely produced plate section looks at the most significant aspects of da Vinci's work, and offers numerous comparative examples in the form of archival documents, preparatory studies, and contemporary paintings. A fitting tribute to da Vinci, this wide ranging book applies 21st-century knowledge to help answer centuries-old questions about the Renaissance genius.

Author: Alessandro Vezzosi
ISBN-10: 379138497X
ISBN-13: 9783791384979
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/30/2019
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 5.40lbs
Size: 13.60h x 10.00w x 1.30d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/01/2019 pg. 94
Choice 08/01/2019