| Leonardo. the Complete Paintings and Drawings Contributor(s): Zöllner, Frank (Author), Nathan, Johannes (Author) |
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ISBN: 3836576252 ISBN-13: 9783836576253 Publisher: Taschen OUR PRICE: $54.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Artists, Architects, Photographers - Biography & Autobiography | Science & Technology - Art | History - Renaissance |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 2.3" H x 8.5" W x 10.4" (7.00 lbs) 704 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 15th Century - Chronological Period - 16th Century - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Unmatched in his ingenuity, technical prowess, and curiosity, Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) epitomizes the humanistic ideal of the Renaissance man: a peerless master of painting, sculpture, cartography, anatomy, architecture--and more. Simultaneously captivating art historians, collectors, and the millions who flock yearly to admire his works, Leonardo's appeal is as diffuse as were his preoccupations. His images permeate nearly every facet of Western culture--The Vitruvian Man is engraved into millions of Euro coins, The Last Supper is considered the single most reproduced religious painting in history, and the Mona Lisa has entranced countless artists and observers for centuries. On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of his death, this updated edition of our XL title is an unrivaled survey of Leonardo's life and work, including a catalogue raisonn encompassing both his surviving and lost paintings. Through stunning full-bleed details, we experience every measured brushstroke, each a testament to Leonardo's masterful ability. An expansive catalog of nearly 700 of Leonardo's drawings further illuminates the breadth of his pursuits. From diagrams of intricately engineered machines to portraits of plump infants, they stand reflective of his boundless and visionary technical imagination, balanced with a subtle and perceptive hand, capable of rendering quotidian moments with moving emotional timbre. Also included is a new foreword by Frank Z llner, expanded exclusively for this special edition, which dissects the latest scientific developments on Leonardo's work and the story behind the haunting Salvator Mundi, which recently fetched a record-breaking $ 450 million at auction. |
Contributor Bio(s): Zollner, Frank: - Frank Zöllner a écrit sa thèse de doctorat de troisième cycle sur un motif antique dans la théorie de l'art et de l'architecture du Moyen Âge et de la Renaissance (1987), et sa thèse de doctorat d'État sur les études de mouvement de Léonard de Vinci (parue en 2010). Auteur de nombreuses publications sur l'art et la théorie de l'art de la Renaissance et sur l'art du XXe siècle, il est depuis 1996 titulaire d'une chaire d'histoire de l'art médiéval et moderne à l'université de Leipzig. Il est l'auteur chez TASCHEN des monumentales monographies Léonard de Vinci et Michel-Ange.Nathan, Johannes: - Johannes Nathan a étudié l'histoire de l'art à l'Université de New York et à l'Institut Courtauld de Londres, où il a obtenu son doctorat en 1995 avec une thèse portant sur les méthodes de travail de Léonard de Vinci. Il est l'auteur de nombreuses publications d'art, il dirige la galerie Nathan Fine Art (Berlin et Zürich) et enseigne l'histoire de l'art à l'Université technique de Berlin. |