| Description |
2 volumes : illustrations, facsimiles, maps, plans, portraits ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
V. 1. Prolegomena and general introduction to the book on painting ; Linear perspective ; Six books on light and shade ; Perspective of disappearance ; Theory of colours ; Perspective of colour and aerial perspective ; On the proportions and on the movements of the human figure ; Botany for painters, and elements of landscape painting ; The practice of painting ; Studies and sketches for pictures and decorations -- v. 2. Notes on sculpture ; Introductory observations on the architectural designs and writings on architecture ; Architectural designs ; Theoretical writings on architecture ; Remarks on the style of Leonardo's architecture ; Anatomy, zoology and physiiology ; Astronomy ; Physical geography ; Topographical notes ; Naval warfare, mechanical appliances, music ; Philosophical maxims, morals, polemics and speculations ; Humorous writings ; Letters, personal records, dated notes ; Miscellaneous notes |
| Summary |
More than fifteen hundred extracts containing the Renaissance genius' maxims, prophecies, fables, letters, and brilliant observations in architecture, painting, physiology, geography, and other fields |
| Notes |
"An unabridged edition of the work first published ... in 1883 ... with the title The literary works of Leonardo da Vinci." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (volumes 2, pages 484-499) |
| Notes |
Also issued online |
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Text in English and Italian, with introductory material and notes in English. English translations mainly by Mrs. R.C. Bell |
| Subject |
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519 -- Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc.
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Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519.
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Anatomy, Comparative -- 15th century.
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Art -- 15th century.
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Manuscripts.
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Physiology -- 15th century.
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Science -- Early works
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Anatomy, Comparative -- 15th Cent
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Anatomy, Comparative -- 15th century
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Anatomy, Comparative.
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Art -- 15th Cent
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Art -- 15th century
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Art.
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Physiology -- 15th Cent
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Physiology -- 15th century
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Physiology.
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| Author |
Bell, R. C., Mrs, translator
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Richter, Jean Paul, 1847-1937, editor
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| LC no. |
72104981 |
| ISBN |
0486225720 (v. 1) |
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0486225739 (v. 2) |
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9780486225722 (v. 1) |
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9780486225739 (v. 2) |
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