Leonardo. The Complete Paintings and Drawings (Klopper)
Product ID: 147184761
Unmatched in his ingenuity, technical prowess, and curiosity, Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) epitomizes the humanistic ideal of the Renaissance man: a peerless master of painting, sculpture, cartography, anatomy, architecture―and more. Simultaneously captivating art historians, collectors, and the millions who flock yearly to admire his works, Leonardo’s appeal is as diffuse as were his preoccupations. His images permeate nearly every facet of Western culture―The Vitruvian Man is engraved into millions of Euro coins, The Last Supper is considered the single most reproduced religious painting in history, and the Mona Lisa has entranced countless artists and observers for centuries. On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of his death, this updated edition of our XL title is an unrivaled survey of Leonardo’s life and work, including a catalogue raisonné encompassing both his surviving and lost paintings. Through stunning full-bleed details, we experience every measured brushstroke, each a testament to Leonardo’s masterful ability. An expansive catalog of nearly 700 of Leonardo’s drawings further illuminates the breadth of his pursuits. From diagrams of intricately engineered machines to portraits of plump infants, they stand reflective of his boundless and visionary technical imagination, balanced with a subtle and perceptive hand, capable of rendering quotidian moments with moving emotional timbre. Also included is a new foreword by Frank Zöllner, expanded exclusively for this special edition, which dissects the latest scientific developments on Leonardo’s work and the story behind the haunting Salvator Mundi, which recently fetched a record-breaking $ 450 million at auction.
| Dimensions | 8.27 x 10.24 x 0.39 inches |
| Edition | Anniversary |
| Isbn 10 | 3836576252 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-3836576253 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 704 pages |
| Publication Date | April 11, 2019 |
| Publisher | TASCHEN |
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Great book!
VERY nice book! Worth armored than asking price for all that it contains. L-O-V-E it!
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Must have Leonardo Da Vinci book
Phenomenal and high quality book on Leonardo Da Vinci. A must have book. Thorough detailed analysis on Leonardo’s work. The photo quality is exceptional.
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Beautiful, heavy book!
I was quite surprised by the quality of this book! I bought it for the content (exactly what I wanted- works of da Vinci - and now it will double as decor!
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Editions Clarification
I first saw this book about 10 years ago. Wanted it badly, but the price tag was out of my range at the time. So I setteld on a much smaller 2 volume set by the same publisher. This 2 volume title split his technical and art into two books and was very condensed. I came home and put the big book on my wish list, where it quickly went out of print and started selling upwards of $300. It was on my list this whole time.I attended a traveling show on Leonardo machines and I saw this book there for $200 with a curious little sticker on the plastic wrap that said "Updated with the latest scholarly references'. I brought it home and much to my susprise, I found that this book was available again on Amazon for $130. I also discovered a 25th aniversary edition of the same title. The 25th aniversary edition is just a shrunken version of this beheamoth. About 1/3 of the size. You find all kinds of page number differences between the volumes/editions. Dont be fooled. The 25th and the 2004 editions have the same content and the 2012 edition even has the same number of pages but with updated pictures and text. Turns out this edition, that is available right now, has the same ISBN # as the previous 2004 edition but does not show a publish date of 2012. Confused?Dont be. This is THE latest BOOK you want and it is fabulous! I am blown away and astounded at this collection. I cant express my grattitude enough to the publisher, for supplying me with such a beautiful, expanded, detailed copies of this man's work. thank you Tashen and Mr. Zollner
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Great compilation of DaVinci’s paintings and drawings.
Print is very small and hard to read with these old eyes. But that is not that concerning since the images of DaVinci’s paintings and drawing are terrific. The close up images of important areas of the paintings is particularly informative. All in all this is a great collection of images organized by media and subject. Well worth the price!
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Elegant Compact Collection of Masterpieces
Leonardo da Vinci, 1452-1519: The Complete Paintings and Drawings is a stunningly elegant book that beautifully showcases the genius of one of history's greatest artists. Its compact size makes it perfect for any room or as a delightful addition to your library collection. This book is not only a feast for the eyes but also a must-have for art lovers and collectors alike. Highly recommend for anyone looking to celebrate the brilliance of da Vinci in their home!
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Nice Book
Nice book. Not as large as one would expect with a "Coffee Table Book". Some of the pictures are cropped because the book is small. All in all, though, this is a worthwhile book to have. I love looking through it.
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Phenomenal Book
This book is beautifully done with photography and diagrams and history. It’s a knockout in the art book market. However, the print is small. Don’t forget Leonardo covered a lot of ground in his life and trying to put it all between the covers of one book is a challenge. You will not be disappointed with this book.
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Excellent!
Excellent book, excellent quality. Excellent price!
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A mighty collection
A complete collection of Leonardo Da Vinci's paintings , drawings... The paper is of very high quality glossy , the paintings as if come alive in this book. A must have for any serious art enthusiast . An enviable collection for a bibliophile.
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Great
If you are a fan of Leonardo’s work or you’re simply into arts and books I strongly recommend the hardcopy to have it in your house. It came wrapped, great condition, good quality. I am very happy with it
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Excelente recopilación e impresion
Todo muy bien :) para la colección
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Mooi product
Hele goede kwaliteit
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