Leonardo S Machines
Leonardo S Machines
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Summary
Combining the original coded notebooks and modern computer imaging, this work includes over 30 of Leonardo da Vinci's inventions. It includes recreations of the finished inventions, and shows how they would have been used in contemporary life – from manned flying machines and mechanical bridges to devastating circular tanks.
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Leonardo S Machines by Domenico Laurenza
Combining the original coded notebooks and modern computer imaging, over 30 of Leonardo da Vinci's inventions are pieced together in this work, in never-before-seen, mechanically accurate, computer generated artworks. Annotated diagrams show each working part of the contraptions, demonstrating in incredible detail how the machines would have operated. It also includes fascinating recreations of the finished inventions that show how they would have been used in contemporary life - from manned flying machines and mechanical bridges to musical instruments and devastating circular tanks. In-depth analysis of da Vinci's inventions reveal the stories that led to the finished designs.
Domenico Laurenza has devoted his working life to the research of Renaissance history and scientific iconography, and worked here with Mario Taddei and Edoardo Zanon, both industrial designers specializing in multi-media and computer graphic communications. Mario Taddei is a Leonardo da Vinci aficionado. He has devoted his life to scientific research through digital tools and education. www.mariotaddei.net Edoardo Zanon has dedicated the last few years to the advancement of products in the area of technical and scientific education. www.edoardozanon.net
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780715324448 |
| ISBN 10 | 0715324446 |
| Title | Leonardo S Machines |
| Author | Domenico Laurenza |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | David & Charles |
| Year published | 2006-04-28 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |