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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
I almost gave up this book over the long detailed description of painting. It was not great when you read this on ebook. However it was a good read, the author clearly spent time to do it's research and adds some great insights. It also a book that inspire, making you more curious and thirsty of knowledge.
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A bit redundant at times and only giving a surface level analysis of the art, this is a fairly comprehensive and readable breakdown of the genius, and humanity, of one of the most iconic figures of Western history.
I gave this 4, rather than 5, stars as I’m not the biggest art person so a lot of the details were lost on me. I did love learning more about da Vinci though, and what made him such a genius. His innate curiosity was super interesting to learn about, and it really explains how he was able to gather and synthesize so much information in so many realms. His deeper understanding of nature, science, politics and philosophy drove the timeliness of his art. I learned so much and have a greater appreciation for his more popular works (i.e. Last Supper, Mona Lisa).
Why’d I pick this? I love Walter Isaacson’s other work, like the biography of Steve Jobs, and this was an available audiobook
Why’d I pick this? I love Walter Isaacson’s other work, like the biography of Steve Jobs, and this was an available audiobook
Panejojojojo! Moc se mi to líbilo, cítila jsem, jak se do mě lijí kvanta informací! Ale tak nenásilným způsobem, že úplně ňuňu!
Nebudu vám ale lhát, pořád je to biografie, koho to ani trochu nezajímá, toho to bavit nebude. ALE - závěr aneb suma sumárum je podle mě něco, co patří do všeobecného přehledu. A... kapitoly věnované Moně Lise taky nevynechte, začnete ten obraz vnímat jinak. Já kdysi (tak prvák na gymplu) byla v Louveru a viděla ji - byla hnusná a malá a omg, šla jsem radši jinam, jak jsem byla zklamaná. Teď bych si nafackovala.
Nebudu vám ale lhát, pořád je to biografie, koho to ani trochu nezajímá, toho to bavit nebude. ALE - závěr aneb suma sumárum je podle mě něco, co patří do všeobecného přehledu. A... kapitoly věnované Moně Lise taky nevynechte, začnete ten obraz vnímat jinak. Já kdysi (tak prvák na gymplu) byla v Louveru a viděla ji - byla hnusná a malá a omg, šla jsem radši jinam, jak jsem byla zklamaná. Teď bych si nafackovala.
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fascinating read that connects Leonardo’s art with his scientific explorations, showcasing his boundless curiosity. Isaacson’s writing makes complex topics easy to understand, and the inclusion of Leonardo’s notebook entries offers intimate glimpses into his genius. The book debunks common myths, presenting a balanced view that highlights both Leonardo’s talents and flaws. This biography emphasizes the importance of curiosity and interdisciplinary thinking, making Leonardo’s ability to merge art, science, and technology incredibly inspiring. Overall, Leonardo Da Vinci is a captivating, insightful read that I highly recommend to anyone interested in the life of one of history’s greatest minds.
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This biography is mind boggling thorough. My favorite parts are where Isaacson analyzes the paintings. I hadn't realized, though, how much da Vinci disliked painting and how few he actually finished. Some additional details I wish had been included are the provenance of the paintings. Some other things that fascinated me was his obsession with the circle and the square. I do see that genius can be a blessing and a curse.