| Description |
287 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 278-279) and index. |
| Contents |
The Italian Renaissance and the Renaissance man -- Early life and Florence -- 1481-1490 : the Milan years -- 1491-99 : the Milan years -- 1500-1507 : on the road -- 1508-1519 : the final years. |
| Summary |
"When the seeds of modern thought were planted in 15th-century Italy, no one sowed more of them than Leonardo da Vinci. For the millions of readers today who ponder the mysteries behind his sketch-filled notebooks and enigmatic paintings, National Geographic presents Leonardo's Universe. This richly visual reference reveals the spellbinding Renaissance world like no other, painting a vivid picture of the historic backdrop of this astounding period that revolutionized art, science, philosophy, and politics."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Subject |
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519.
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Artists -- Italy -- Biography.
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Inventors -- Italy -- Biography.
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Renaissance -- Italy.
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| Added Author |
Wamsley, Keith, 1951-
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| ISBN |
9781426202858 (trade) |
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1426202857 (trade) |
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9781426202865 (deluxe) |
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1426202865 (deluxe) |
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