Publisher's Synopsis
A Treatise on Painting by Leonardo Da Vinci is a comprehensive guide to the art of painting written by the legendary artist himself. This large print edition of the book features easy-to-read text and numerous illustrations that highlight Da Vinci's techniques and insights into the craft. The book covers a wide range of topics, including color theory, composition, perspective, light and shadow, and the use of various painting materials. Da Vinci's detailed explanations and practical advice make this book an invaluable resource for artists of all skill levels, as well as anyone interested in the history and development of painting as an art form. This edition is perfect for those who may struggle with small print, as the larger font size makes the text more accessible and easier to read. Overall, A Treatise on Painting is a timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire and educate artists and art enthusiasts alike.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1897. With a life of Leonardo and an account of his works by John William Brown. Leonardo da Vinci was a Florentine artist and one of the great masters of the High Renaissance. His most famous work is the Mona Lisa. He was also celebrated as a painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist. His profound love of knowledge and research was the keynote of both his artistic and scientific endeavors. His innovations in the field of painting influenced the course of Italian art for more than a century after his death, and his scientific studies- particularly in the fields of anatomy, optics, and hydraulics-anticipated many of the developments of modern science. Evidence indicates that Leonardo had apprentices and pupils in Milan, for whom he probably wrote the various texts that are compiled into Treatise on Painting. Contents: The Life of Leonardo Da Vinci; Drawing-Proportion; Invention or Composition; Light and Shadow; Colors and Coloring; and Miscellaneous Observations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.