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A review by marjorieapple
Leonardo Da Vinci by Walter Isaacson
5.0
Well-researched lookback at the life and times of Leonardo. Isaacson makes daVinci human and shows us the context in which his genius took root. He explores Leonardo's many profound accomplishments beyond painting and sculpture. The story is born from the authors' interpretations of daVincis' motives, personality, and the varied influences on his life. For me, this book was an absolute page-turner. I couldn't wait to hear what crazy idea Leonardo would explore next or how he got himself out of a jam, or where his life-adventure would take him next, or with whom. Just one chapter is dedicated to the Mona Lisa but of course, I learned a lot from that chapter and now wish to revisit Lisa in the Louvre to see her again with informed eyes.
If you love art, invention, the Renaissance, hard work triumphing hardship, this book is a delightful and compelling read.
PS The audible Audiobook comes with a PDF that is rather essential to reading the book. I often listened to the audio book with the PDF open on my laptop while I did another mindless task and from time to time I'd glance at the figure referenced in the PDF to better understand the references the author was making to a sketch, notebook page, or painting.
If you love art, invention, the Renaissance, hard work triumphing hardship, this book is a delightful and compelling read.
PS The audible Audiobook comes with a PDF that is rather essential to reading the book. I often listened to the audio book with the PDF open on my laptop while I did another mindless task and from time to time I'd glance at the figure referenced in the PDF to better understand the references the author was making to a sketch, notebook page, or painting.