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I worked for Michelangelo / Stellingwerff, Irene 2013  Book
Stellingwerff, Irene Book
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Publication Italy, Comosavona, 2013.
Description 26pBlack Spine
Series Educative Look at Art
Summary/Abstract Is it true what Ann says, that she helped Michelangelo together with Lucio, his apprentice, that she saw Rome as it was during the Renaissance and that she even walked to Florence? Nobody believes her, but this book tells you all about Ann's wonderful adventure. Read and look and decide. Is Ann telling the truth? Was it only a dream? This children's story with its cast of lively characters also includes a biography of Michelangelo and a description of the processes involved in sculpting and painting frescoes.
Standard Number 8887955107 Pb.
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Leonard De Vinci: 1452-1519 / Zöllner, Frank 2006  Book
Zöllner, Frank Book
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Publication Hong Kong, Taschen, 2006.
Description 96pblack Spine
Standard Number 9783822859797 Pb.
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ID:   021505


Leonardo / Yentob, Alan 2004  DVD
Yentob, Alan DVD
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Publication London, BBC World Wide, 2004.
Description 176 min.1 DVD
Summary/Abstract Using computer graphics and virtual reality, this documentary retreads Leonardo's footsteps in Renaissance Italy and enter some of his works of art. It also analyses his remarkable inventions, reconstructing and testing them.
Standard Number 1 Disc.
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Leonardo Da Vinci / Stanley, George E. 2005  Book
Stanley, George E. Book
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Publication New York, Aladdin Paperbacks, 2005.
Description 166pOchre Spine
Series Childhood of World Figures
Summary/Abstract Presents the childhood of the famous Renaissance artist, scientist, engineer, and inventor.
Standard Number 9781416905707 Pb.
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Leonardo da Vinci / Connolly, Sean 1999  Book
Connolly, Sean Book
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Publication Illinois, Heinemann Library, 1999.
Description 32pBlack Spine
Series The Life and Work of
Summary/Abstract Introduces the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci discussing his early years, life in vaious parts of Italy, and development as an artist.
Standard Number 1403485038 Pb.
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Leonardo da Vinci / Osborne, Mary Pope 2009  Book
Osborne, Mary Pope Book
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Publication New York, Random House, 2009.
Description 130pBrown Spine
Series Magic Tree House Research Guide
Summary/Abstract A companion volume to the Magic Tree House volume on Leonardo da Vinci. A research guide which provides the facts, photos, illustrations and definitions about Leonardo da Vinci.
Contents Leonardo da Vinci and his world Leonardo in Florence Leonardo the dreamer Leonardo the scientist Leonardo the artist People in Leonardo's world Death of a genius Doing more research index
Standard Number 9780375846656 Pb.
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Leonardo da Vinci / Malam, John 2006  Book
Malam, John Book
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Publication Great Britain, QED Publishing, 2006.
Description 64pCream Spine
Series Great Lives
Summary/Abstract Leonardo da Vinci created the most famous painting in the world, the Mona Lisa. He was also an inventor and a sculptor. This book describes the life of this extraordinary genius.
Contents EARLY YEARS The boy from Vinci Early lessons The changing face of portrait painting Moving to Florence STARTING WORK Training to be an artist Struggling to make a living Finding a patron Leaving Florence A BUSY MAN Arrival in Milan Friends and apprentices Leonardo's notebooks The pwoer of water The dream of flight Fragile Fresco NEW CHALLENGES Travels in Italy The art of war Battle of the giants The Mona Lisa The human body An invitation to France Leonardo's legacy Glossary Bibliography and index
Standard Number 1845383354 Hb.
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Leonardo da Vinci / Nuland, Sherwin B 2001  Book
Nuland, Sherwin B Book
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Publication Great Britain, Phoenix, 2001.
Description 168pGrey Spine
Summary/Abstract Describes the life of Leonardo Da Vinci, the multi-faceted genius of the Renaissance period. The author finds clues in Leobardo's art, his relationships with his family , his scientific research and his famous notebooks. Takes us deep into the first truly modern empirical mind - one that was centuries ahead of its time.
Contents Searching for the man The events : the early years, 1452 -1482 The Events ; Milan, 1482 - 1500 The Events : Florence, 1500 - 1502, Rome, 1502 - 1503, Florence, 1503 - 1506. The events : Milan, 1506 - 1513; Rome, 1513 - 1515, Amboise, 1516 - 1519. The mauscripts The anatomy : "Things pertaining to the eyes" The anatomy : matters of the heart and other matters Bibliographical note
Standard Number 075381269X Pb.
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Leonardo da Vinci: The mind of the Renaissance / Da Vinci, Leonardo; Vezzosi, Alessandro; Bonfante-Warren, Alexandra(Tr.) 1997  Book
DaVinci, Leonardo Book
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Publication New York, Thames and Hudson, 1997.
Description 159pBlack spine
Series Discoveries
Summary/Abstract Scientist, painter, philosopher, anatomist, astronomer, engineer, inventor, courtier: Leonardo da Vinci is one of the greatest figures of the Renaissance. This book surveys the life and work of a unique genius, from his childhood in Italy to his death in France. More than a biography, it sets his life in the context of the great courts he visited: Medici Florence, ducal Milan, royal France. Written for both younger and adult audiences, it presents a readable discussion of Leonardo's complex art, life, and thought, explores his ground-breaking research in medicine, hydraulics, metal-casting, mechanics, painting techniques, architecture, and the new science of warfare and weaponry, and examines his place in intellectual and art history.
Standard Number 9780810928091 Pb.
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Leonardo da Vinci / Malam, John 2009  Book
Malam, John Book
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Publication Chicago, Raintree Publishers, 2009.
Description 32pLight Green Spine
Series Raintree Atomic - Great scienists
Summary/Abstract The story of Leonardo da Vinci, famous for his painting 'Mona Lisa', was also a sculptor, architect, scientist and inventor.
Standard Number 9781410932280 Hb.
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Leonardo da Vinci: Discover the world of Leonardo through his apprentice's diary / Augarde, Steve; Brown, Leo (ill.) 2009  Book
Augarde, Steve Book
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Publication London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2009.
Description 62pLight Brown Spine
Series Lifelines
Summary/Abstract At ten years old, Paulo becomes an apprentice to Leonardo, the unique and brilliant painter, sculptor, inventor and thinker. Paulo's diary gives a fascinating insight into the life of this famous and prolific Renaissance man; his big paintings and intricate drawings, studies of anatomy and inventions of weapons, and life as an artist in the turbulent world of 15th-century Milan.
Standard Number 9780753432242 Pb.
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Leonardo Da Vinci - Tell Me About / Malam, John 1999  Book
Malam, John Book
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Publication Great Britain, Carolrhoda Books Inc, 1999.
Description 24pBlue Spine
Summary/Abstract Brief description of the life of a great artist. Not only an artist but also a scientist, inventor, sculptor and architect.
Standard Number 1575053675 Hb.
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Leonardo da Vinci in 30 seconds / Harrison, Paul; Woolley, Tom (ill.) 2016  Book
Harrison, Paul Book
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Publication East Sussex, Ivy Press, 2016.
Description 96pBlue spine
Series Children's 30 second
Summary/Abstract This is a fun introduction to one of history's most brilliant minds, this title is the first biography within the Ivy Kids 30 Seconds series. Children will learn about the life of the original Renaissance man, and will discover how da Vinci's influence, from his masterpiece paintings to his innovative inventions, has shaped art and culture in the modern world. Each spread is presented in a neat 30-second soundbite, supported by a 3-second flash summary and full-page, colourful illustration. Active "missions" support the topics and encourage kids to find out more. With stunning artwork, the attention-grabbing format is engaging and immediate, introducing readers aged from 8 up to the legacy of a genius. Ages 9+
Contents The man and his times Artist Inventor Anatomist Scientist and mathematician Visionary
Standard Number 9781782403166 Pb.
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Leonardo da Vinci: a man of great ideas / Bailey, Gerry; Foster, Karen; Noyes, Leighton (ill.); Radford, Karen (ill.) 2014  Book
Bailey, Gerry Book
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Publication Gurgaon, Hachette India, 2014.
Description 36pCream spine
Series Great People
Summary/Abstract Learn about Leonardo da Vinci, an architect, a musician, a scientist, a toy-maker and a brilliant inventor.
Contents Knicknack market comes to life Leonardo da Vinci Brilliant apprentice Painter's palette Renaissance man Ludovico il Moro Leonardo the sculptor Science for art's sake Hero artist Famous portrait Cesare Borgia Renaissance princes Artist's notes Leonardo: a genius
Standard Number 9789350093139 Pb.
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Manjit Bawa... in his own words / Bawa, Manjit; Puri, Ina 2001  Book
Bawa, Manjit Book
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Publication New Delhi, Roli Books, 2001.
Description 64pGrey Spine
Series Pocket art series
Summary/Abstract A biography in a postcard-size format consisting of 24 plates on art card with descriptive captions, with reference to artist's artwork.
Standard Number 8174361332 Pb.
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Michelangelo: Renaissance artist / Cook, Diane; Ghiuselev, Iassen (ill.) 2003  Book
Cook, Diane Book
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Publication Pennsylvania, Mason Crest Publishers, 2003.
Description 32pCream Spine
Series Great Names
Summary/Abstract A biography of the late-fifteenth to mid-sixteenth-century Italian artist Michelangelo Buonarroti, whose first famous work, the Vatican Pieta, was displayed in St. Peter's Basilica when he was only twenty-five years old. Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect and poet who significantly influenced the development of Western art.
Standard Number 1590841565 Hb.
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Michelangelo: the renaissance / Spence, David 2009  Book
Spence, David Book
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Publication London, Ticktock Media Ltd., 2009.
Description 32pChrome Spine
Series Essential artists
Summary/Abstract A comprehensive, informative and highly readable introduction to the world of Michelangelo.
Standard Number 9781846969799 Pb.
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My name is Raphael / Stellingwerff, Irene 2011  Book
Stellingwerff, Irene Book
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Publication Italy, Comosavona, 2011.
Description 26pBlack Spine
Series Educative Look at Art
Summary/Abstract Art introduction book using the device of time travel to introduce young students to the artist, Raffael Sanzio.
Standard Number 8887955360 Pb.
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My name is...Leonardo da Vinci / Tello, Antonia; Boccardo, Johanna A. (ill.) 2006  Book
Tello, Antonia Book
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Publication New York, Barron's Educational Series, 2006.
Description 64pOrange Spine
Series My Name Is...
Summary/Abstract This title combines a colloquial, fictionalized first-person narrative with lots of cartoon-style illustrations. More successful is the direct talk about the Renaissance man's life, world, and work, as in the discussion of the Mona Lisa. A useful, detailed chronology sets da Vinci's life against the history, science, and arts of his time.
Standard Number 9780764133923 Pb.
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Pierro della Francesca / Laskowski, Birgit 2007  Book
Laskowski, Birgit Book
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Publication Germany, h.f.ullman, 2007.
Description 120pMaroon Spine
Summary/Abstract Biography of life and work of Piero della Francesca, Italian painter of altar paintings who made an indepth study and use of the geometry of Euclid in his art.
Contents The early works The frescoes in Arezzo Works for the courts of Rimini and Urbino The great altar paintings Piero's last works The art of Piero della Francesca : an evaluation Chronology Glossary Selected bibliography
Standard Number 9783833137549 Pb.
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