Da Vinci's ghost : genius, obsession, and how Leonardo created the world in his own image

Lester, Toby. (Author). Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519 Criticism and interpretation. (Added Author). Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519 (Added Author).

Summary: 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781439189238 (hc.)
ISBN: 1439189234 (hc.)
Physical Description: print
xv, 275 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: New York : Free Press, 2012.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-254) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Prologue. 1490 -- Body of empire -- Microcosm -- Master Leonardo -- Milan -- The artist-engineer -- Master builders -- Body and soul -- Portrait of the artist -- Epilogue. Afterlife.