Leonardo Da Vinci / Maurice Baring
Thoughts on Art and Life is a collection of writings by the legendary Italian artist and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci. Originally written in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, these writings were compiled and translated into English by Edward McCurdy in 1906. The book includes a variety of Leonardo’s thoughts on art, including his ideas on perspective, composition, and color theory. Additionally, the book features Leonardo’s musings on the nature of life, covering topics such as the human condition, the pursuit of knowledge, and the relationship between man and nature. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most brilliant and creative thinkers of the Renaissance period, and is a must-read for anyone interested in art, philosophy, or history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.