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.
Nicholl, Charles: - Charles Nicholl has written about history, biography, and travel but brings all these disciplines together as a literary detective. Subjects have included Christopher Marlowe, Arthur Rimbaud, and Leonardo da Vinci. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, a recipient of the Hawthornden prize, and has won the James Tait Black prize for biography and the Crime Writers' Association 'Gold Dagger' award. He has also presented documentary programs on television and has lectured in Britain, Italy, and the United States. He lives in Lucchesia in Italy with his wife and children and is a visiting Professor at Sussex University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780670033454 |
| ISBN 10 | 0670033456 |
| Title | Leonardo Da Vinci |
| Author | Charles Nicholl |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2004-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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