A Treatise on Painting by Leonardo Da Vinci - Paperback

by Leonardo Da Vinci (Author), John Francis Rigaud (Translator)

A Treatise on Painting by Leonardo Da Vinci is a comprehensive guide to the art of painting, written by the legendary artist and inventor himself. This book includes detailed instructions on various painting techniques, such as perspective, color theory, and composition. Da Vinci also shares his insights on the importance of observation and the role of the artist in society. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of painting. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of painting and the teachings of one of the greatest artists of all time.1897. With a life of Leonardo and an account of his works by John William Brown. Leonardo da Vinci was a Florentine artist and one of the great masters of the High Renaissance. His most famous work is the Mona Lisa. He was also celebrated as a painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist. His profound love of knowledge and research was the keynote of both his artistic and scientific endeavors. His innovations in the field of painting influenced the course of Italian art for more than a century after his death, and his scientific studies- particularly in the fields of anatomy, optics, and hydraulics-anticipated many of the developments of modern science. Evidence indicates that Leonardo had apprentices and pupils in Milan, for whom he probably wrote the various texts that are compiled into Treatise on Painting. Contents: The Life of Leonardo Da Vinci; Drawing-Proportion; Invention or Composition; Light and Shadow; Colors and Coloring; and Miscellaneous Observations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.