This one-volume selection from Leonardo’s notebooks encompasses every aspect of his interests in painting, architecture, engineering, optics, anatomy and much more. It includes fables and epigrams and an outline of his life told through his writings.
The new Introduction, and Preface by Leonardo expert Martin Kemp, explore the artist’s genius and the contents and legacy of his manuscripts.
The selection is helpfully organized into seven themed sections, and editorial comentary puts the material in context.
New notes, a chronology of Leonardo’s life, and full list of references to manuscripts.
New to this Edition:
Introduction by Thereza Wells, considering Leonardo’s life and work and the contents of the Notebooks
Preface by Martin Kemp, leading authority on Leonardo da Vinci and author of major books on the artist
Revised and updated editorial commentary
Explanatory Notes, Chronology of Leonardo
Illustrations newly scanned, text reset, four new illustrations added