
By Isabel Muñoz (Illustrator)
Part of the Genius series
Uncover the secrets behind Leonardo da Vinci's masterpieces and inventions.
Explore the life of Leonardo da Vinci, the genius who painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Discover how his education and inspirations led to groundbreaking art and inventions. What drove his fascination with the human form and flight? Dive into his world of creativity and innovation, and see how he shaped history. This illustrated biography reveals the mysteries behind his masterpieces and the fun machine he invented. A timeline and quiz challenge young minds to test their knowledge of this extraordinary artist's legacy.
Why could Leonardo da Vinci paint the human form so accurately, in all its beauty? How was he educated and trained as an artist? What inspired his most famous work, including The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa? And what fun machine did he invent? Find out about this unique artist and the many areas, from architecture to flight, he drew on and influenced.
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