Da Vinci's ghost : genius, obsession, and how Leonardo created the world in his own image / Toby Lester.
| Author/creator | Lester, Toby |
| Other author | Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st Free press hardcover ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Free Press, 2012. |
| Description | xv, 275 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Genius, obsession, and how Leonardo created the world in his own image |
| Contents | Prologue. 1490 -- Body of empire -- Microcosm -- Master Leonardo -- Milan -- The artist-engineer -- Master builders -- Body and soul -- Portrait of the artist -- Epilogue. Afterlife. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-254) and index. |
| LCCN | 2011027966 |
| ISBN | 9781439189238 |
| ISBN | 1439189234 |
| Standard identifier# | 40020436021 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | NC257.L4 A78 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |