Entrée principale:

Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519.

Titre et auteur:

The literary works of Leonardo da Vinci / compiled and edited from the original manuscripts by Jean Paul Richter.

Édition:

Second editiion / enlarged and revised by Jean Paul Richter and Irma A. Richter.

Publication:

London ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1939.

Description:

2 volumes : illustrations, maps ; 30 cm

Notes:
Errata slip inserted (volume 1, page xxx).
Includes bibliographical references (volume 2, pages 419-421 and index.
I. The life of Leonardo by Paolo Giovio. The history of the 'Tratto della pittura' The 'Paragone': Painting and science. Painting and poetry. Painting and music. Painting and sculpture. Selections from the original manuscripts: Prolegomena and general introduction to the book on painting. Linear perspective. Six books on light and shade. Perspective of disappearance. Theory of colours. Perspective of colour and aerial perspective. On the proportions and on the movements of the human figure. Botany for painters and elements of landscape painting. The practive of painting. Studies and sketches for pictures and decorations.--II. Selections from the original manuscripts: The notes on sculpture. Architectural designs. Theoretical writings on architecture. Anatomy, zoology and physiology. Astronomy. Physical geography. Topographical notes. Dynamics. Naval warfare. Mechanical appliances. Musical instruments. Philosophical maxims. Morals. Polemics and speculations. Fantastic tales and 'profetie'. Letters. Personal records. Dated Notes. Miscellaneous notes.
Text in English and Italian. English translations mainly by Mrs. R.C. Bell (see Preface to the first edition).
English and Italian texts in parallel columns.

Sujet:

Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519.
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519 Écrits.
Art Early works to 1800.
Science Early works to 1800.
Sciences Ouvrages avant 1800.
Art Ouvrages avant 1800.
Science
Art
Art Philosophy.

Classification/genre:

Italian prose literature
Early works

Vedettes secondaires:

Richter, Jean Paul, 1847-1937, editor.
Richter, Irma A. (Irma Anne), editor.
Bell, Clara, 1834-1927, translator.

Title from added title page: Scritti letterari di Leonardo da Vinci

Exemplaires:

Localisation: Bibliothèque main 14892
Cote: ID:87-B4362
Exemplaire: v. 1
Statut: Disponible

Localisation: Bibliothèque main 14891
Cote: ID:87-B4362
Exemplaire: v. 2
Statut: Disponible