Leonardo, the Beautiful Dreamer
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Leonardo, the Beautiful Dreamer by Robert Byrd
Famous in his time as a painter, prankster, and philosopher, Leonardo da Vinci was also a musician, sculptor, and engineer for dukes, popes, and kings. What remains of his work-from futuristic designs and scientific inquiry to artwork of ethereal beauty-reveals the ambitious, unpredictable brilliance of a visionary, and a timeless dreamer.Robert Byrd celebrates this passionate, playful genius in a glowing picture book replete with the richness and imagination of Leonardo's own notebooks. Twenty lavish spreads, including side drawings, supplemental texts, and quotes from Leonardo's writings, highlight distinct periods and make the master's art, jokes, explorations, and inventions wonderfully vivid and accessible. A striking tribute to an irrepressible mind and to the potential within all who are curious.
Byrd is an award-winning children's book illustrator and commercial artist. His award-winning picture books include The Bear and the Bird King. Robert Byrd is a New Jersey native who lives in Haddonfield.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780525470335 |
| ISBN 10 | 0525470336 |
| Title | Leonardo, the Beautiful Dreamer |
| Author | Robert Byrd |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2003-07-28 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Prizes | Winner of CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young Readers., Winner of Golden Kite Awards. |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |