This manuscript is almost 500 years old and was handwritten by Leonardo da Vinci in his characteristic mirror writing and supported by copious sketches. It covers a wide range of his observations and theories on astronomy, the properties of water, rocks and fossils, air and celestial light. The "Codex Leicester" provides a rare insight into the enquiring mind of the definitive Renaissance artist, scientist and thinker, as well as providing an illustration of the link between art and science and the creativity of the scientific process. Each page is reproduced in this publication and is accompanied by an interpreation of the original Italian texts by Leonardo scholar, Professor Carlo Pedretti. The volume also includes an introductory essay by Michael Desmond on Leonardo, his work and his place in the Renaissance.
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This review is from: Leonardo da Vinci: The Codex Leicester: Notebook of a Genius (Paperback)
I thought that this was a great book! The images of Da Vinci's notebook are excellent. Although if you are looking for a translation of the pages this is not the book for you. This book only gives brief descriptions of what is written on the page - which is to bad because what they translate from his notebook only makes you want to read more of what Da Vinci wrote about. Overall I thought it was a great book for reference. I could not ask for more beautiful images.
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If anyone fits the description 'Renaissance man' it is Leonardo da Vinci. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
watery sphere, movable object, double sheet Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Codex Leicester, Leonardo da Vinci, Codex Atlanticus, Mona Lisa, Heron of Alexandria, Paris Manuscript, Powerhouse Museum, Royal Library, Christian Huygens, Codex Madrid, Naviglio Grande Canal New!
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If anyone fits the description 'Renaissance man' it is Leonardo da Vinci. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
watery sphere, movable object, double sheet Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Codex Leicester, Leonardo da Vinci, Codex Atlanticus, Mona Lisa, Heron of Alexandria, Paris Manuscript, Powerhouse Museum, Royal Library, Christian Huygens, Codex Madrid, Naviglio Grande Canal New!
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