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Leonardo /

Martin Kemp offers us exceptional insights into what it was that made this Renaissance man so special, and the 'real' meaning behind such masterpieces as the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper. Tracing Leonardo's career in all its variety, we learn of his unfulfilled dreams, relationships...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kemp, Martin
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Martin Kemp offers us exceptional insights into what it was that made this Renaissance man so special, and the 'real' meaning behind such masterpieces as the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper. Tracing Leonardo's career in all its variety, we learn of his unfulfilled dreams, relationships with powerful patrons, and the truth about his views on God, humans, and nature. The famous notebooks are the key to understanding the secret of Leonardo's success and genius, as they clearly reveal the workings of his mind and display the true innovative and investigative nature of his creative vision. Includes two newly discovered Leonardo works.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xx, 292 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-279) and index.
ISBN:9780191630781
0191630780