Leonardo da Vinci. Полные картины

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) is considered one of the most accomplished human beings in history and remains a quintessential Renaissance genius. This book serves as a compact catalogue raisonne of all of the artist's masterful paintings, making it the perfect companion to the Leonardo Graphic Work edition. Drawing from the bestselling XL Leonardo edition, the book is divided into 10 chapters that trace the artist's life and work, presenting all known paintings and drawing on his letters, contracts, diary entries, and writings to provide insight into the man behind these groundbreaking artworks. From iconic pieces like Virgin of the Rocks and Mona Lisa to lesser-known works, this book showcases some of the finest treasures of the Louvre, Prado, and National Gallery, London. The book has been praised as the 'Art book of the year' by The Financial Times, London. The series, Bibliotheca Universalis, offers compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price, allowing readers to curate their own affordable library of art, anthropology, and more.