Leonardo Da Vinci (Famous Artists Series) - Hardcover

Mason, Antony

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0812064607 ISBN 13: 9780812064605

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 1994

Synopsis

Traces the life of the fifteenth century artist and genius, discusses his major works, and recounts his study of anatomy, architecture, and machines

About this title

From Booklist:

Gr. 4-9. Here is a visual, informative book that is also a bargain. In 32 short pages, young people are introduced to one of the world's true geniuses; given examples of his art, his inventive vision, and his well-known attention to scientific detail; offered suggestions for their own artistic projects; and exposed to a brief history of the time. Da Vinci's techniques are discussed and illustrated, and both his successes (The Mona Lisa) and his failures (The Last Supper) are covered. Although much of the explanation of artistic technique is sketchy (e.g., readers will not really understand sfumato without some previous knowledge of the effect), some of the close-ups of the paintings are dark and muddy, and the artist da Vinci is featured far more prominently than the scientist/inventor da Vinci, this resource is still a tantalizing introduction, one that will encourage young readers to further explore the great artist and all facets of his work. Frances Bradburn

About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0812064607
• ISBN 13: 9780812064605
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32