The World of Leonardo 1452-1519 (Time-Life Library of Art)

This well-preserved, highly collectible Time-Life Library of Art hardcover edition is in pristine condition, free of any marks or signs of wear. Slipcase is tight, square, and unmarked. This edition is part of a broader series aimed at making the works of great artists accessible to a general audience, providing background on their influence, artistic techniques, and the legacy they left behind. The World of Leonardo 1452-1519 is a volume in the Time-Life Library of Art series, offering an insightful exploration of the life and legacy of Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most iconic figures of the Italian Renaissance. The book covers Leonardo's artistic, scientific, and intellectual achievements, presenting him as the quintessential "Renaissance Man," whose curiosity and genius extended beyond painting into anatomy, engineering, architecture, and more. The book also includes detailed sketches from Leonardo’s notebooks, which illustrate his investigations into anatomy, botany, mechanics, and flight. These notebooks reveal the depth of his intellectual pursuits and how his observations of the natural world informed his art. His blending of art and science is a central theme of this volume.