Genius of Leonardo da Vinci in 8 words: Creativity, curiosity, innovation, art, science, misfit, brilliance, oddity.
This book is recommended for anyone who is interested in the art and science of Leonardo da Vinci and wants to learn about his life, both the ups and downs. The author highlights how da Vinci's unique perspective and ability to combine different passions resulted in some of the most iconic works of art and science. This biography is not just a retelling of the life of a genius, but also an insight into the creative process and mindset that can inspire readers to tap into their own creativity.
ISBN: 9781501139161
Authors:
Walter Isaacson
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date of Publication: 2018-10-02
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.2
(rated by 104778 readers)
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"He was history's most creative genius. What secrets can he teach us? The author of the acclaimed bestsellers Steve Jobs, Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin brings Leonardo da Vinci to life in this exciting new biography. Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo's astonishing notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work, Walter Isaacson weaves a narrative that connects his art to his science. He shows how Leonardo's genius was based on skills we can improve in ourselves, such as passionate curiosity, careful observation, and an imagination so playful that it flirted with fantasy. He produced the two most famous paintings in history, The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. But in his own mind, he was just as much a man of science and technology. With a passion that sometimes became obsessive, he pursued innovative studies of anatomy, fossils, birds, the heart, flying machines, botany, geology, and weaponry. His ability to stand at the crossroads of the humanities and the sciences, made iconic by his drawing of Vitruvian Man, made him history's most creative genius"--
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