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Leonardo and the artes mechanicae

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This beautifully illustrated volume explores the remarkable technological innovations and revolutionary machines featured in the collection of the Leonardo Museum in Vinci. It uncovers the diverse interests of Leonardo da Vinci as a technologist, architect, and scientist, while providing insight into the history of Renaissance techniques.
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Ideal for readers fascinated by Renaissance history, technology enthusiasts, and admirers of Leonardo da Vinci's genius.

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The extraordinary technological innovations and revolutionary machines from the collection of the Leonardo Museum in Vinci are explored in this beautifully illustrated volume.

Leonardo and the artes mechanicae delves into the multiple interests of Leonardo as a technologist, an architect, a man of science, and, more generally, examines the history of Renaissance techniques.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788876245749

Publisher: Skira

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 July 2014

Country: Italy

Imprint: Skira

Illustration: Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout

Contributors:

  • Edited by Romano Nanni

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 1930g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Romano Nanni is director of the Biblioteca Leonardiana and of the Leonardo Museum in Vinci (Florence).

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