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Leonardo da Vinci

by Walter Isaacson

Drawing on thousands of notebook pages, this biography explores the intersection of Leonardo da Vinci's art and science. It examines how his studies in anatomy, optics, and engineering informed his creative process and iconic masterpieces.

Accession 13837 ISBN 9781501139154 Publisher Simon & Schuster
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