The notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci / compiled and edited from the original manuscripts by Jean Paul Richter.
1970
ND 623.L5 A15 (Mapit)
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Title
The notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci / compiled and edited from the original manuscripts by Jean Paul Richter.
Uniform Title
Literary works of Leonardo da Vinci
ISBN
0486225720 (v. 1)
9780486225722 (v. 1)
0486225739 (v. 2)
9780486225739 (v. 2)
9780486225722 (v. 1)
0486225739 (v. 2)
9780486225739 (v. 2)
Published
New York : Dover Publications, 1970.
Language
English
Language Note
Text in English and Italian, with introductory material and notes in English. English translations mainly by Mrs. R.C. Bell.
Description
2 volumes : illustrations, facsimiles, maps, plans, portraits ; 28 cm
Call Number
ND 623.L5 A15
Dewey Decimal Classification
709
Summary
More than fifteen hundred extracts containing the Renaissance genius' maxims, prophecies, fables, letters, and brilliant observations in architecture, painting, physiology, geography, and other fields.
Note
"An unabridged edition of the work first published ... in 1883 ... with the title The literary works of Leonardo da Vinci."
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (v. 2, pages 484-499).
Available Note
Also issued online.
Available in Other Form
Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci.
Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci.
Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci.
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Table of Contents
V. 1. Prolegomena and general introduction to the book on painting ; Linear perspective ; Six books on light and shade ; Perspective of disappearance ; Theory of colours ; Perspective of colour and aerial perspective ; On the proportions and on the movements of the human figure ; Botany for painters, and elements of landscape painting ; The practice of painting ; Studies and sketches for pictures and decorations
v. 2. Notes on sculpture ; Introductory observations on the architectural designs and writings on architecture ; Architectural designs ; Theoretical writings on architecture ; Remarks on the style of Leonardo's architecture ; Anatomy, zoology and physiiology ; Astronomy ; Physical geography ; Topographical notes ; Naval warfare, mechanical appliances, music ; Philosophical maxims, morals, polemics and speculations ; Humorous writings ; Letters, personal records, dated notes ; Miscellaneous notes.
v. 2. Notes on sculpture ; Introductory observations on the architectural designs and writings on architecture ; Architectural designs ; Theoretical writings on architecture ; Remarks on the style of Leonardo's architecture ; Anatomy, zoology and physiiology ; Astronomy ; Physical geography ; Topographical notes ; Naval warfare, mechanical appliances, music ; Philosophical maxims, morals, polemics and speculations ; Humorous writings ; Letters, personal records, dated notes ; Miscellaneous notes.