The literary works of Leonardo da Vinci
By: compiled and edited from the original manuscripts by Jean Paul Richter.
Contributors: Richter, Jean Paul, 1847-1937, ed.; Richter, Irma A. ed.; Bell, R. C., Mrs., tr.
Edition: 2nd ed., enl. and rev. by Jean Paul Richter and Irma A. Richter ...
Publisher: Oxford university press
Published: 1939
Place of publication: London; New York [etc.]
Language: eng; ita
Notes: "Appendix III: Bibliography"; v. 2, p. [419]-421; "Index I: Names and bibliography": v. 2, p. [423]-438.
Added t.-p.: Scritti letterari di Leonardo da Vinci.
Text in Italian and English ; English translations mainly by Mrs. R. C. Bell. cf. Pref. to the 1st ed.
Errata slip inserted (v. 1, p. xxx).
Table of contents: title: 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.; title: 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.