Study me reader; if you find delight in me...Come; O men; to see the miracles that such studies will disclose in nature.Most of what we know about Leonardo da Vinci; we know because of his notebooks. Some 6;000 sheets of notes and drawings survive; which represent perhaps one-fifth of what he actually produced. In them he recorded everything that interested him in the world around him; and his study of how things work. With an artists eye and a scientists curiosity he studied the movement of water and the formation of rocks; the nature of flight and optics; anatomy; architecture; sculpture; and painting.He jotted down fables and letters and developed his belief in the sublime unity of nature and man. Through his notebooks we can get an insight into Leonardos thoughts; and his approach to work and life.This selection offers a cross-section of his writings; organized around coherent themes. Fully updated; this new edition includes some 70 line drawings and a Preface by Martin Kemp; one of the worlds leading authorities on Leonardo.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship; providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features; including expert introductions by leading authorities; helpful notes to clarify the text; up-to-date bibliographies for further study; and much more.
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