Leonardo da Vinci
By: illustrated by Mimi Korach.
Series: World landmark books [W-27]
Publisher: Random House
Published: 1956
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 181
Subjects: Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519
Description: This biography of Leonardo da Vinci, set against the background of Renaissance Italy, tells of his creative work as inventor, artist and scientist struggling against the ignorance of his time. He tried to invent a flying machine, a diving suit and a submarine; he painted such great pictures as "The Last Supper" and "Mona Lisa" ;and he left notebooks showing his scientific studies in light and sound.