Eternal One - Leonardo da Vinci

Author: Editorial Committee of "The Treasure House of First Influence"
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), the perfect representative of the Italian Renaissance. He was not just a painter but also a "prodigious talent" who combined sculptor, poet, musician, architect, mechanical technician, mathematician, and scientist. His legacy consists of only 12 masterpieces. The mysterious smile of the woman in Mona Lisa leaves one pondering endlessly; The Last Supper is so vividly depicted that the psychology of the characters seems to leap off the canvas.
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was a painter of the Italian Renaissance and one of the most outstanding figures of the entire European Renaissance. He was a profound thinker, a learned polymath, a master of art, a scientific giant, a literary theorist, a great philosopher, a poet, a musician, an engineer, and an inventor. He made significant contributions in almost every field. Later scholars called him the "most perfect representative of the Renaissance," a "first-rate scholar," and a "prodigious talent." All, and more, of the praise he received is well-deserved. This art book features a selection of Leonardo da Vinci's masterpieces, each accompanied by information such as the author's name, subject matter, creation date, material, dimensions, technique, collector, and influence index, making it invaluable. The book is beautifully designed and printed, with the introductory section "Getting Closer to Western Painting" offering readers knowledge about Chinese painting in terms of techniques, appreciation, and collection, as well as how to use this book.