""Leonardo da Vinci"" by Walter Horatio Pater is a biography of the famous Italian Renaissance artist, inventor, and scientist. The book explores da Vinci's life and works, delving into his artistic achievements, scientific discoveries, and philosophical musings. Pater examines da Vinci's paintings, such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, and discusses their significance in the context of the artist's life and the Renaissance period. The book also covers da Vinci's engineering and scientific pursuits, including his ...
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""Leonardo da Vinci"" by Walter Horatio Pater is a biography of the famous Italian Renaissance artist, inventor, and scientist. The book explores da Vinci's life and works, delving into his artistic achievements, scientific discoveries, and philosophical musings. Pater examines da Vinci's paintings, such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, and discusses their significance in the context of the artist's life and the Renaissance period. The book also covers da Vinci's engineering and scientific pursuits, including his studies of anatomy, geology, and flight. Pater provides a detailed analysis of da Vinci's ideas and theories, as well as his impact on the world of art and science. The book is written in a lyrical and poetic style, reflecting Pater's own artistic sensibilities and admiration for da Vinci's genius. ""Leonardo da Vinci"" is a classic work of art history and biography, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of this iconic figure.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Nineteenth Century English Prose, by Walter Horatio Pater. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766140024.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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