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Книги Crispino Enrica
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Leonardo da Vinci is, undeniably, one of the most famous men in the history of the world architect and sculptor, painter and engineer, writer and student of anatomy his was a genius such as the world may never know again. As a painter, Leonardos Mona Lisa and The Last Supper occupy unique positions in the world of art, his Vitruvian Man is an international icon. As scientist and inventor, his ideas were vastly ahead of his time. He conceptualized a helicopter, a tank, he experimented with solar power, a calculator, invented the double hull and outlined a theory of plate tectonics the list is almost endless. This gloriously illustrated volume takes readers on a fascinating journey through the life and works of Leonardo the archetypal Renaissance Man. |
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Often considered a rival to Da Vinci for the title of archetypal Renaissance man, Michelangelo was not only a prolific and talented sculptor by the time he was thirty, he had already sculpted two of his best-known and most famous works, David and the Pieta but also a renowned artist and architect. His scenes from Genesis on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel are some of the most influential works in the history of Western art, and his design for the dome of St. Peters Basilica in Rome revolutionized classical architecture. This wonderfully illustrated volume, packed with information and insights, is fascinating exploration into the life and works of Michelangelo one of the worlds most influential and important artists. |
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