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Title: Leonardo Da Vinci: The Complete Paintings and Drawings by Frank Zollner, Johannes Nathan ISBN: 3-8228-1734-1 Publisher: TASCHEN America Llc Pub. Date: February, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $200.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (6 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Without equal; without hyperbole....
Comment: Some books are good. Some are great. This one is profound! This is a prodigious quantity of Da Vinci's works in mostly large format and astonishing color. The subtleties found in his technique, his drawing materials, the toning due to age, are all given an immediacy and a life-like quality that is rarely achieved in reproduction. The drawings and studies are particularly interesting and appealing because of this. One is left in awe both by Da Vinci's work and Taschen's bold efforts in printing this monumental book. Taschen, always a good choice for art books both for their quality and extraordinary price advantage, has with the production of this book, added significantly to the literature on Da Vinci that is available to the average consumer. In all honesty, I don't know how they can produce and sell this book for less than $500. Its overall dimensions must be seen to be believed, weighing in at about 22 pounds! Start re-enforcing your bookshelves now. This is a proud addition to any library.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Magnificent Addition to the Library on Leonardo Da Vinci
Comment: LEONARDO DA VINCI: THE COMPLETE PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS is a mammoth undertaking in concept and the product of this undertaking is physically mammoth! The very large, heavy tome sets out to explore the history of one of the greatest minds, artists, thinkers, and seers of all time and in doing so we are presented with all of the paintings down to the brushstroke, all of the drawings which include notes and paper quality, and the many writings of this giant of a man. Frank Zollner is an entertaining writer as well as a fine scholar. The facts are all (mostly) here and they are related in an enormously readable fashion. No dry data crunching here, just elegant prose that accompanies more visuals than you could ever imagine.
The three parts of the book are presented with equal importance: Part One is Da Vinci's life and his place in the historic and retrospective setting and contains many of his writings. Part Two is the catalogue raissone for the paintings, both those well known and extant and some images of paintings that no longer exist. Part Three is devoted to the fascinating drawings of just about every subject imaginable. Each is presented with grace, a touch of humor, and a sense of profound respect.
Other books on Da Vinci may boast better/more correct color reproduction and choices of cropping and layout, but for the sheer splendor of this great artist's output and influence on the world of art, religion, sociology and science, this book is going to be the benchmark for years to come. A magnificent book for your table and a particularly elegant gift for your friends!
Rating: 5
Summary: A Glorious Complilation Of The Master's Work!
Comment: Leonardo Da Vinci epitomized the Renaissance humanist ideal. He possessed one of the greatest minds of all times. Painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, scientist, Da Vinci personified creative genius and had an immeasurable effect on modern culture. This compilation of his work, probably the most complete collection ever made, is spectacular. The reproductions are riveting.
Taschen has reproduced here Leonardo Da Vinci's 34 paintings in glorious color. The paper quality is excellent as is the binding. From "The Last Supper" to the "Mona Lisa," the paintings' details, even Da Vinci's brushstrokes, are clearly visible and exquisite. This 700 page book measures 22" X 17" when open and many of the artist's masterworks are shown with full page or double page details.
Frank Zollner biographical text is beautifully written and the book's first ten chapters explore Da Vinci's life, with excerpts from his letters, contracts and diaries. His painting are also discussed and interpreted here. A complete catalogue of Leonardo's paintings is included in Part II. Da Vinci's extraordinary talent as a draftsman is documented in the six hundred and sixty-three drawings which are presented in Part III. The drawings are arranged by categories, i.e., figures, anatomy, architecture, etc. Johannes Nathan's has written excellent commentary on Da Vinci's drawings and the artist's sensitive lines, both fine and bold, are truly a feast for the eyes.
"Leonardo Da Vinci: The Complete Paintings and Drawings" is one of the most visually stunning books I have ever seen. This was a "must have/must own" item for me, and I have spent many leisurely hours reading, perusing and enjoying this phenomenal collection. I can't think of a better gift for anyone who admires this master's works. This is a very rare and special book.
JANA
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Title: Leonardo Da Vinci: Master Draftsman by Carmen C. Bambach, Alessandro Cecchi, Martin Kemp, Claire Farago, Varena Forcione, Carlo Pedretti, Carlo Vecce, Francoise Viatte ISBN: 0300098782 Publisher: Yale Univ Pr Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $75.00 |
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Title: Leonardo: The Artist and the Man by Serge Bramly, Sian Reynolds ISBN: 0140231757 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: March, 1995 List Price(USD): $24.00 |
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Title: The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci (Volume 1) by Leonardo Da Vinci ISBN: 0486225720 Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: 01 June, 1970 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Leonardo Da Vinci: The Complete Paintings by Pietro C. Marani ISBN: 0810935813 Publisher: Harry N Abrams Pub. Date: 01 November, 2000 List Price(USD): $85.00 |
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Title: Luther Bible of 1534-FL by Stephan Fuessel ISBN: 3822824704 Publisher: TASCHEN America Llc Pub. Date: January, 2003 List Price(USD): $125.00 |
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