Leonardo Da Vinci

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A comprehensive work on the life and work of a genius who significantly changed the face of his time and inspired generations of successors. Leonardo da Vinci is regarded as a Renaissance master and genius who was ahead of his time. He is best known for his works, the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. However, Leonardo considered himself primarily a builder and military engineer. This book narrates the life of this artist, his era, and explores the main themes of his extensive oeuvre. The publication is richly illustrated and includes appendices with rare facsimiles.