A Treatise on Painting by Leonardo Da Vinci

A Treatise on Painting by Leonardo Da Vinci is a comprehensive guide to the art of painting, written by the renowned Italian artist and inventor, Leonardo Da Vinci. Originally written in the 16th century, this book provides a detailed account of the techniques, materials, and tools used in painting, as well as the principles of perspective, color theory, and composition. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific aspect of painting, such as the use of color, light and shadow, and the human form. Throughout the book, Da Vinci provides practical advice and tips for aspiring artists, drawing on his own extensive experience as a painter. A Treatise on Painting is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of painting, and is considered one of the most important works on the subject ever written.1897. With a life of Leonardo and an account of his works by John William Brown. Leonardo da Vinci was a Florentine artist and one of the great masters of the High Renaissance. His most famous work is the Mona Lisa. He was also celebrated as a painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist. His profound love of knowledge and research was the keynote of both his artistic and scientific endeavors. His innovations in the field of painting influenced the course of Italian art for more than a century after his death, and his scientific studies- particularly in the fields of anatomy, optics, and hydraulics-anticipated many of the developments of modern science. Evidence indicates that Leonardo had apprentices and pupils in Milan, for whom he probably wrote the various texts that are compiled into Treatise on Painting. Contents: The Life of Leonardo Da Vinci; Drawing-Proportion; Invention or Composition; Light and Shadow; Colors and Coloring; and Miscellaneous Observations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.