The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci — Volume 2 By: Unknown (1452-1519)
The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci – Volume 2 offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of history's most brilliant thinkers. Filled with Da Vinci's sketches, diagrams, and notes on a wide range of topics, this volume provides insight into his innovative ideas and creative process. The organization of the notebooks may feel chaotic to some readers, as Da Vinci jumps from topic to topic without clear transitions. However, this style reflects the varied interests and boundless curiosity of the man himself. Readers interested in art, science, engineering, and philosophy will find much to appreciate in these pages. Da Vinci's observations on anatomy, astronomy, and architecture are particularly insightful, showcasing his keen powers of observation and unparalleled intellect. Overall, The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci – Volume 2 is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the mind of one of history's greatest polymaths. It is a testament to Da Vinci's enduring legacy and his enduring relevance in the modern world. First Page: VINCI, VOLUME 2 This eBook was produced by Charles Aldarondo and the Distributed Proofreaders team. The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci Volume 2 Translated by Jean Paul Richter 1888 XI. The notes on Sculpture. Compared with the mass of manuscript treating of Painting, a very small number of passages bearing on the practice and methods of Sculpture are to be found scattered through the note books; these are here given at the beginning of this section (Nos. 706 709). There is less cause for surprise at finding that the equestrian statue of Francesco Sforza is only incidentally spoken of; for, although Leonardo must have worked at it for a long succession of years, it is not in the nature of the case that it could have given rise to much writing. We may therefore regard it as particularly fortunate that no fewer than thirteen notes in the master's handwriting can be brought together, which seem to throw light on the mysterious history of this famous work. Until now writers on Leonardo were acquainted only with the passages numbered 712, 719, 720, 722 and 723. In arranging these notes on sculpture I have given the precedence to those which treat of the casting of the monument, not merely because they are the fullest, but more especially with a view to reconstructing the monument, an achievement which really almost lies within our reach by combining and comparing the whole of the materials now brought to light, alike in notes and in sketches... Continue reading book >>

The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci — Volume 2 By: Unknown (1452-1519)

The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci – Volume 2 offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of history's most brilliant thinkers. Filled with Da Vinci's sketches, diagrams, and notes on a wide range of topics, this volume provides insight into his innovative ideas and creative process.

The organization of the notebooks may feel chaotic to some readers, as Da Vinci jumps from topic to topic without clear transitions. However, this style reflects the varied interests and boundless curiosity of the man himself.

Readers interested in art, science, engineering, and philosophy will find much to appreciate in these pages. Da Vinci's observations on anatomy, astronomy, and architecture are particularly insightful, showcasing his keen powers of observation and unparalleled intellect.

Overall, The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci – Volume 2 is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the mind of one of history's greatest polymaths. It is a testament to Da Vinci's enduring legacy and his enduring relevance in the modern world.

First Page:

VINCI, VOLUME 2

This eBook was produced by Charles Aldarondo and the Distributed Proofreaders team.

The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci

Volume 2

Translated by Jean Paul Richter

1888

XI.

The notes on Sculpture.

Compared with the mass of manuscript treating of Painting, a very small number of passages bearing on the practice and methods of Sculpture are to be found scattered through the note books; these are here given at the beginning of this section (Nos. 706 709). There is less cause for surprise at finding that the equestrian statue of Francesco Sforza is only incidentally spoken of; for, although Leonardo must have worked at it for a long succession of years, it is not in the nature of the case that it could have given rise to much writing. We may therefore regard it as particularly fortunate that no fewer than thirteen notes in the master's handwriting can be brought together, which seem to throw light on the mysterious history of this famous work. Until now writers on Leonardo were acquainted only with the passages numbered 712, 719, 720, 722 and 723.

In arranging these notes on sculpture I have given the precedence to those which treat of the casting of the monument, not merely because they are the fullest, but more especially with a view to reconstructing the monument, an achievement which really almost lies within our reach by combining and comparing the whole of the materials now brought to light, alike in notes and in sketches... Continue reading book >>

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