A Treatise on Painting by da Vinci Leonardo
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About this eBook
| Author | Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519 |
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| Commentator | Hawkins, John Sidney, 1758-1842 |
| Translator | Rigaud, J. F. (John Francis), 1742-1810 |
| Uniform Title | Trattato della pittura. English |
| Title | A Treatise on Painting |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Treatise on Painting" by Leonardo da Vinci is a scientific publication likely written in the late 15th century. The treatise is an exploration of the principles of painting, covering topics such as drawing, proportion, perspective, motion, light and shadow, and the use of colors. It aims to provide guidance for artists and students, incorporating the author's profound insights and masterful techniques. The opening of the treatise presents an informative preface and an overview of Leonardo's life, emphasizing his background and artistic development. It describes how he was inspired by his early talents in drawing, mentored by Verocchio, and his desire to merge art with various scientific studies. Through his dedication, Leonardo seeks not only to teach the practice of painting but also to dive into the theoretical aspects behind artistic techniques, indicating a systematic approach to understanding and mastering the art of painting. The preface gives readers insight into his methods and the foundational philosophies that guide his artistic creations, setting the stage for the detailed chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519 |
| Subject | Painting -- Technique -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Drawing -- Technique -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46915 |
| Release Date | Sep 20, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 747 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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