Leonardo Da Vinci by Charles Nicholl

Leonardo Da Vinci by Charles Nicholl

In this engaging and thoroughly researched biography, Charles Nicholl uncovers the man behind the myth of the great Renaissance master. At times a painter, sculptor, inventor, draftsman, and anatomist, Leonardo's life cannot easily be summarized. And yet, Nicholl skillfully traces the artist's early days as an illegitimate child in Tuscany; his apprenticeship with Verrocchio in Florence; his service with some of the most powerful Renaissance families; his relationships with Michelangelo and Machiavelli; and his final days at the French royal court. In addition, Nicholl looks beyond the well-known stories of Leonardo's famous masterpieces, and gives us a glimpse into the artist's everyday life. We learn of Leonardo's penchant for jokes, his fascination with flight, his obsessive note making, and even what he ate. Nicholl weaves these details together in a fascinating portrait that goes far towards revealing the enigmatic figure who continues to fascinate present-day readers.

Charles Nicholl has written on history, biography, and travel, but as a literary detective, he combines all of these disciplines together. Christopher Marlowe, Arthur Rimbaud, and Leonardo da Vinci have all been discussed. He is a member of the Royal Society of Literature, a Hawthornden prize winner, and the winner of the James Tait Black prize for biography and the Crime Writers' Association's 'Gold Dagger' award. He has also taught in the United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States, and has presented documentary shows on television. He is a visiting Professor at Sussex University and resides in Lucchesia, Italy, with his wife and children.

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ISBN 13	9780670033454
ISBN 10	0670033456
Title	Leonardo Da Vinci
Author	Charles Nicholl
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2004-12-01
Number of pages	1
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