Leonardo da Vinci (Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press Biographical Series)

Author: (American) O’Conner, B. (Author), Wang Le (Translator and Annotation)
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: As one of the most renowned artists of the Italian Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci created many of the world’s most famous paintings. His "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper" profoundly influenced and transformed the European art scene. Leonardo was not only a master painter and sculptor but also an outstanding scientist and inventor. His research covered a wide range of topics, from the human body to the movement of light. He invented flying machines, weapons, and drainage systems. His creative talent led to numerous groundbreaking achievements.
The "FLTRP Biographical Series" is an excellent series of biographies dedicated to young readers, introduced by Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press from the U.S. Lerner Publishing Group. Suitable for high school and first/second-year university students, the series features authentic English with English-Chinese parallel text, detailed annotations for easy reading and learning. The complete series consists of 13 volumes, featuring notable figures such as Benjamin Franklin, the founding father of the United States; Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent leader of the Black civil rights movement; the literary giant Shakespeare; the Italian Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci; highly charismatic sports stars like Tiger Woods, Muhammad Ali, and Magic Johnson; legendary figures in film and music such as Charlie Chaplin, Steven Spielberg, Marilyn Monroe, and The Beatles; business genius Bill Gates; and the beloved Princess Diana. Reading the extraordinary lives of these famous individuals can help young readers understand the social and historical backgrounds of different eras in the West and inspire them to set lofty goals and face life’s challenges with a positive attitude.
This volume is part of the "FLTRP Biographical Series," titled "Leonardo da Vinci." As one of the most renowned artists of the Italian Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci created many of the world’s most famous paintings. His "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper" profoundly influenced and transformed the European art scene. Leonardo was not only a master painter and sculptor but also an outstanding scientist and inventor. His research covered a wide range of topics, from the human body to the movement of light. He invented flying machines, weapons, and drainage systems. His creative talent led to numerous groundbreaking achievements.
The "FLTRP Biographical Series" is an excellent series of biographies dedicated to young readers, introduced by Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press from the U.S. Lerner Publishing Group. Suitable for high school and first/second-year university students, the series features authentic English with English-Chinese parallel text, detailed annotations for easy reading and learning. The complete series consists of 13 volumes, featuring notable figures such as Benjamin Franklin, the founding father of the United States; Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent leader of the Black civil rights movement; the literary giant Shakespeare; the Italian Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci; highly charismatic sports stars like Tiger Woods, Muhammad Ali, and Magic Johnson; legendary figures in film and music such as Charlie Chaplin, Steven Spielberg, Marilyn Monroe, and The Beatles; business genius Bill Gates; and the beloved Princess Diana. Reading the extraordinary lives of these famous individuals can help young readers understand the social and historical backgrounds of different eras in the West and inspire them to set lofty goals and face life’s challenges with a positive attitude.