Leonardo da Vinci The genius, his work and the Renaissance

Matthew Hayden Landrus, 1965-

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Published
London : Andre Deutsch 2009.
Language
English
Main Author
Matthew Hayden Landrus, 1965- (-)
Item Description
Originally published: 2006.
Facsimiles removed.
Physical Description
63 p. : col. ill., fascim. ; 29 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780233002811
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Review by Library Journal Review

Landrus's The Treasures of Leonardo da Vinci is a dynamic and creative look at the life and work of the great Renaissance artist; this new book features virtually the same text, bibliography, and list of recommended web sites. There are some differences in the illustrations and only 15 rather than 30 replications of Leonardo memorabilia (e.g., maps, city plans, engineering and anatomical drawings). But the major difference is in the book's layout and design: the memorabilia are now inserted in groups in glassine envelopes bound with the pages, and the book is taller and rectangular and has a lower price. Leonardo has always been regarded as one of the great artists of all time, and The Da Vinci Code has rekindled popular interest. Verdict While there is nothing terribly new or earth-shaking in Landrus's text, the presentation will appeal to general readers, young people, and students and give them the feeling of discovering the artist for themselves, although libraries may dread keeping track of the inserts. Highly recommended.-Marcia Welsh, Dartmouth Coll. Libs., Hanover, NH (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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