painting, italian

Presents an introduction to Italian Renaissance painting, looking at works by Masaccio, Bellini, da Vinci, Michelangelo, and others; and includes over eighty color and black-and-white illustrations.

Reproductions and text present critical commentary on the artist and his work.

An illustrated biography of Leonardo da Vinci, discussing his early life, his training as an artist, his many unfinished projects, and his advanced thinking on a variety of topics including flight and weaponry.

Looks at the life and work of artist Leonardo da Vinci, in simple text with illustrations, providing information about his childhood, his education, and his accomplishments as an artist.

Examines the life of the noted Renaissance artist and describes how he came to create some of his greatest works.

Traces the life and work of Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, discussing the complexity of his art, and includes a selection of paintings and drawings from every stage of his career.