Dimensions
130 x 199 x 8mm
A Teach Yourself - Key Figures Beginner's Guide.
This book introduces you to the life and work of this great man. Da Vinci is usually thought of as an artist, but he was also an intellectual giant in the field of science as well as a musician, architect and engineer. Follow the story of this genius rich in ideas.
Ruth Berry's lively text investigates:
- Leonardo's background and the times he lived in
- How the Renaissance affected contemporary thinking
- Leonardo's influence on the world of art
- His astounding explorations in science and technology
The facts . . . the concepts . . . the ideas . . .
