leonardo da vinci has been an inspiration to people around the world for 500 years. so many books were written about him, and many others were made publishing his notes, drawings and paintings. I am often asked what my favorite or best books on leonardo da vinci are and which ones I would recommend. so I’ve put together the best titles about him that you can find in English.
books about leonardo da vinci
I picked out some biographies, some art and photography books, and a couple of children’s books.
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you can buy them on amazon by clicking on the links in this post. or ask them at your local bookstore!
biographies on leonardo da vinci
leonardo da vinci – by walter isaacson
From bestselling author and biographer Walter Isaacson, this book is an intimate and historically accurate portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci. his childhood, family, passions and problems come to life from the pages of leonardo da vinci by walter isaacson.
It goes without saying that Isaacson knows how to turn people’s lives into fascinating adventures, but Leonardo’s life was really adventurous and interesting, so there was no need to bring him to life. It deserved to be told in detail!
oil and marble – by stephanie storey
oil and marble by stephanie storey is a fictional biography, but the story really happened and the way the author tells it is very plausible. The story revolves around the competition and rivalry between Leonardo and the young Michelangelo, both busy painting the walls of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence in 1503.
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art and photography books
full pictures and drawings – taschen
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i love taschen’s art books, so full of beautiful images, and leonardo’s is no exception. taschen’s complete paintings and drawings is a book to flip through often and show off to friends.
as the title says, it collects all the paintings and drawings of leonardo da vinci, thus offering a complete panorama of the artistic work of the renaissance genius.
leonardo’s notebooks
a collection of all known articles leonardo wrote during his lifetime. hundreds of pages of his notes, jottings, sketches, doodles, and musings, including lists of books he’s read and even snippets of financial records.
lenoardo’s notebooks does not include the drawings. you can find them in the taschen volume mentioned above.
leonardo da vinci. the 100 milestones. by martin kemp
The author Martin Kemp is a world-renowned Da Vinci expert. In this book he explores 100 of the milestones of master’s degrees in science, art, engineering, anatomy, and architecture.
leonardo da vinci. The 100 milestones is beautifully illustrated and, for me, it is definitely one of the best books on leonardo da vinci. highly recommended!
children’s books about leonardo da vinci
the story of leonardo da vinci: a biographical book for new readers
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I love giving this book to children, they always enjoy it. This humorous biography has colorful illustrations, lots of fun and lesser-known facts, and is highly engaging.
Children are sure to be inspired by the Leonardo da Vinci Story: A Biography for New Readers, learning how he went from inquisitive child to adult genius.
leonardo da vinci. extraordinary machines – pop-up book
pop-up books are a perfect gift for both children and adults. The pages of this bring to three-dimensional life some of the most extraordinary and futuristic machines that Leonardo designed, giving insight into how they work. pop-up book of extraordinary machines by leonardo da vinci.
I hope you found some useful reading tips here, I wish you happy reading!
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