Leonardo Da Vinci: The Anatomy of Man : Drawings from the Collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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Leonardo Da Vinci: The Anatomy of Man : Drawings from the Collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Details
From Library Journal A fascinating hybrid, this book is at once a study of Leonardo as a draftsman and scientist, a history of the study of human anatomy and dissection, and the catalog of a touring exhibition. It contains drawings from the three periods of anatomical study made by Leonardo. Through the years, as he relied increasingly on dissection, his notions of internal structure and the interconnectedness of body systems grew more precise, and his representations of the muscles, skeleton, and viscera improved in detail and sophistication. Medical commentary by Philo, an anatomist at the University of Texas, and art-historical notes by Windsor Castle print curator Clayton accompany the exquisite sepia reproductions. A major new monograph on a most important Renaissance figure, this makes a worthy addition to all art collections. --Douglas F. Smith, Oakland P.L., Cal.Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. Read more
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A great book about a great scientist written by an author with both zeal for the subject and a reverence for the artist. A "must have" for any artist's library.