genius, obsession, and how Leonardo created the world in his own image Lester, Toby. creator Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519 text bibliography nyu New York Free Press 2012 1st Free press hardcover ed. monographic eng

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xv, 275 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. Journalist and storyteller Toby Lester brings Vitruvian Man to life, resurrecting the ghost of an unknown Leonardo. Populated by a colorful cast of characters, including Brunelleschi of the famous Dome, "Da Vinci's Ghost" opens up a surprising window onto the artist and philosopher himself and the tumultuous intellectual and cultural transformations he bridged. Prologue. 1490 -- Body of empire -- Microcosm -- Master Leonardo -- Milan -- The artist-engineer -- Master builders -- Body and soul -- Portrait of the artist -- Epilogue. Afterlife. Toby Lester. Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-254) and index. da Vinci Leonardo 1452-1519 da Vinci Leonardo 1452-1519 Criticism and interpretation Biography & autobiography artists, architects, photographers Biografía y autobiografía Artistas, arquitectos, fotógrafos 20150300 B NC 257 L642d 2012 741.092 9781439189238 1439189234 2011027966 http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1113/2011027966-b.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1116/2011027966-d.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1113/2011027966-b.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1116/2011027966-d.html DLC 110629 20230410132857.0 119289 eng