Leonardo

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

""Leonardo"" is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard about the life and achievements of the famous artist and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci. The book explores the various facets of Leonardo's life, from his early years in Florence to his later years in France. It covers his artistic works, including his famous paintings such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, as well as his scientific and engineering discoveries, such as his designs for flying machines and war machines. The book also delves into Leonardo's personal life and relationships, including his close friendship with the powerful Medici family and his complicated relationship with his apprentice, Salai. Overall, ""Leonardo"" provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of history's greatest minds.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Eminent Artists, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104036.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142534299X
• ISBN13: 9781425342999
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"