Leonardo da Vinci : Atlantic Codex - Franco Buzzi

Leonardo Da Vinci - Atlantic Codex offers an authoritative and accessible journey through the most extensive collection of Da Vinci's surviving writings and drawings, preserved at the Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana. With ultra-high-definition reproductions, this volume reveals extraordinary details from the 1,119 sheets that span topics such as engineering, anatomy, botany, military machines, and visionary inventions, providing a sweeping view of the master's entire output. This carefully curated selection of 100 pages highlights the modernity of Da Vinci's ideas and his unique balance between art and science, delivering an essential work for scholars, enthusiasts, and admirers of his enduring genius. Modernises Art History: Insights reveal the modernity of Leonardo's ideas and the unique balance between art and science. Condensed Overview of the Atlantic Codex: This volume summarises Da Vinci's 1,000+ page codex into the need-to-know highlights. Broad Appeal: The perfect gift for lovers and learners of art, history, and Renaissance and culture enthusiasts. Privileged Access: A showcase of reproductions difficult to observe on the original sheets. Sections Included: War Machines, Civil Machines, Architecture and Geometry, Flight and Movement.