Most of what we know about Leonardo da Vinci, we know because of his notebooks.
Some 6,000 sheets of notes and drawings survive, perhaps one-fifth of what he actually produced.
With an artists eye and a scientists curiosity, he recorded in these pages his observations on the movement of water and the formation of rocks, the nature of flight and optics, anatomy, architecture, sculpture, and painting.
He jotted down fables, epigrams, and letters and developed his belief in the sublime unity of nature and man.
Through his notebooks we can get an insight into Leonardos thoughts, and his approach to work and life.
This selection, organized in seven themed sections, offers a fascinating and informative sample of his writings.
Fully updated, this new edition includes some 70 line drawings and a Preface by Martin Kemp, one of the worlds leading authorities on Leonardo, who explores the artists genius and the contents and legacy of his manuscripts.
The book also features new notes and a chronology of Leonardos life.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe.
Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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