Download or read book Leonardo Da Vinci written by Edoardo Villata and published by 5Continents. This book was released on 2005 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The significance of Leonardo da Vinci's contributions to the medium of painting is highlighted in this collection celebrating his works, including The Last Supper and The Virgin on the Rocks . This book avoids myths about da Vinci and presents a chronology of his life, a critical essay on his work, and selections of his drawings that support the claim that, above all other media, painting was da Vinci's primary focus. The flurry of his artistic activity and the importance of his work are showcased in this updated introduction to his life and art.