Leonardo's Inventions

Jean Mathe, Crescent Books. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerA richly illustrated work of art history and biography, Leonardo's Inventions by Jean Mathe presents a sweeping examination of the visionary machines, engineering concepts, and scientific sketches conceived by Leonardo da Vinci during the Italian Renaissance. Mathe chronicles the full breadth of Leonardo's mechanical genius, from his designs for flying machines and hydraulic devices to his studies of anatomy and military engineering, drawing directly on the master's celebrated notebooks. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible enthusiasm, the text illustrates how Leonardo's ideas anticipated technologies that would not be realized for centuries, cementing his reputation as one of history's most extraordinary minds. The work serves as both a detailed catalogue of invention and a compelling portrait of a restless intellect that refused to separate art from science.…