Bibliograph

The notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, arranged, rendered into English and introduced by Edward MacCurdy

Type

Label

The notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, arranged, rendered into English and introduced by Edward MacCurdy

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

53358261

Responsibility statement

arranged, rendered into English and introduced by Edward MacCurdy

Summary

Leonardo filled his notebooks with sketches of inventions; he did not intend any of his notes to be published during his lifetime. By reading his notes, we gain insights into his passions and preoccupations

Table Of Contents

Philosophy -- Aphorisms -- Anatomy -- Comparative anatomy -- Physiology -- Natural history -- Human proportions -- Medicine -- Optics -- Acoustics -- Astronomy -- Botany -- Geology -- Physical geography -- Topographical notes -- Atmosphere -- Flight -- Flying machine -- Movement and weight -- Mathematics -- The nature of water -- Hydraulics -- Canalization -- Experiments -- Inventions -- Warfare -- Naval warfare -- Comparison of the arts -- Precepts of the painter -- Colour -- Landscape -- Light and shade -- Perspective -- Artists' materials -- Commissions -- Sculpture -- Casting -- Architecture -- Music -- Tales -- Jests -- Fables -- A bestiary -- Allegory -- Prophecies -- Personalia -- Letters -- Dated notes -- Books -- Miscellaneous

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