EBOOK Leonardo:Revised Edition

This fascinating exploration of Leonardo da Vinci's life and work identifies what        it was that made him so unique, and explains the phenomenon of the world's most        celebrated artistic genius who, 500 years on, still grips and inspires us.Martin        Kemp offers us exceptional insights into what it was that made this Renaissance man        so special, and the 'real' meaning behind such masterpieces as the Mona Lisa and the        Last Supper. Tracing Leonardo's career in all its variety, we learn of his        unfulfilled dreams, relationships with powerful patrons, and the truth about his        views on God, humans, and nature.The famous notebooks are the key to understanding        the secret of Leonardo's success and genius, as they clearly reveal the workings of        his mind and display the true innovative and investigative nature of his creative        vision. Over 20,000 pages of drawings and notes detail his incredible discoveries        and inventions - from the workings of the human eye to designs for flying machines        and giant crossbows. Bringing the story up to the present day, Martin Kemp considers        what he means to us today,investigates the 'Leonardo industry', and speculates about        what he would be doing if he were alive today.This updated edition of Martin Kemp's        best-seller is the first book on Leonardo to include two newly discovered works, the        most important such discoveries in over a hundred years.