30-second Leonardo Da Vinci
Subtitle: his 50 greatest ideas, inventions, and art masterpieces, each explained in half a minute
By: Edited by Marina Wallace ; foreword by Martin Kemp
Series: 30-Second; 30-Second
Publisher: Metro Books; Ivy Press (arrangement by)
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New York; Lewes (U.K.)
Language: eng
Number of pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9781435147850
Subjects: Inventions; History; Technology
Other titles: Thirty-second Leonardo Da Vinci; Leonardo Da Vinci
Description: "30-Second Leonardo Da Vinci is the quickest way to grapple with the truly diverse thoughts of the ultimate Renaissance superhero.  Here, the world's leading Leonardo scholars present an instant and expert guide to the breadth and brilliance of his greatest innovations.  Each entry is summarized in just 30 seconds -- using nothing more than two pages, 300 words, and a simple picture.  Illustrated with inventive graphics and supported by studies of his key paintings, it's the ultimate book to quench your curiosity." -- Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 154-155) and index.
Table of contents: title: Foreword; title: Introduction; title: Painting & sculpture; title: Geometry; title: Mechanics; title: Civil engineering; title: Military engineering; title: Nature; title: Anatomy & anatomical studies; title: Resources; title: Notes on contributors; title: Index; title: Acknowledgments.