The Royal Library in Turin: the works of Leonardo da Vinci : a short guide

Abstract

"Leonardo da Vinci's genius outlined through the collection of the Royal Library in Turin: thirteen drawings, including the famous Self-portrait, and the Codex on the Flight of Birds. A set of works of exceptional value, documenting the activity and research of the great Master of the Italian Renaissance, from the beginning of his career in Florence to the Milanese studies on machines, anatomy, proportions and expressions of the human face, up to the dream of flying. A guide to look onto the world of a great artist who has turned knowledge and experimentation into his law of life." --Back cover