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The literary works of Leonardo da Vinci

Title
The literary works of Leonardo da Vinci, compiled and edited from the original manuscripts by Jean Paul Richter.
Author
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519.
Publication
London, New York [etc.] Oxford university press, 1939.

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Additional Authors
  • Richter, Jean Paul, 1847-1937.
  • Richter, Irma A. (Irma Anne)
  • Bell, R. C., Mrs.
  • John Shaw Billings Memorial Collection.
Description
2 v. front. (port.) illus., plates (part fold.) double maps, plans, facsims., diagrs.; 30 cm.
Note
  • Added t.-p.: Scritti letterari di Leonardo da Vinci.
  • Errata slip inserted (v. 1, p. xxx).
Bibliography (note)
  • "Appendix III: Bibliography"; v. 2, p. [419]-421; "Index I: Names and bibliography": v. 2, p. [423]-438.
Language (note)
  • Text in Italian and English ; English translations mainly by Mrs. R. C. Bell. cf. Pref. to the 1st ed.
Contents
I. The life of Leonardo by Paolo Giovio. The history of the 'Tratto della pittura' The 'Paragone': Painting and science. Painting and poetry. Painting and music. Painting and sculpture. Selections from the original manuscripts: Prolegomena and general introduction to the book on painting. Linear perspective. Six books on light and shade. Perspective of disappearance. Theory of colours. Perspective of colour and aerial perspective. On the proportions and on the movements of the human figure. Botany for painters and elements of landscape painting. The practive of painting. Studies and sketches for pictures and decorations.--II. Selections from the original manuscripts: The notes on sculpture. Architectural designs. Theoretical writings on architecture. Anatomy, zoology and physiology. Astronomy. Physical geography. Topographical notes. Dynamics. Naval warfare. Mechanical appliances. Musical instruments. Philosophical maxims. Morals. Polemics and speculations. Fantastic tales and 'profetie'. Letters. Personal records. Dated Notes. Miscellaneous notes.
Call Number
MCF+ V7.A1L.1939 (Vinci, Leonardo da. Literary works)
LCCN
39016660
OCLC
3753180
Author
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519.
Title
The literary works of Leonardo da Vinci, compiled and edited from the original manuscripts by Jean Paul Richter.
Imprint
London, New York [etc.] Oxford university press, 1939.
Edition
2nd ed., enl. and rev. by Jean Paul Richter and Irma A. Richter ...
Bibliography
"Appendix III: Bibliography"; v. 2, p. [419]-421; "Index I: Names and bibliography": v. 2, p. [423]-438.
Language
Text in Italian and English ; English translations mainly by Mrs. R. C. Bell. cf. Pref. to the 1st ed.
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Added Author
Richter, Jean Paul, 1847-1937.
Richter, Irma A. (Irma Anne)
Bell, R. C., Mrs. Translator
John Shaw Billings Memorial Collection.
Research Call Number
MCF+ V7.A1L.1939 (Vinci, Leonardo da. Literary works)
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