A fascinating collection of writings from the great polymath of the Italian Renaissaince, Leonardo da Vinci.Table of Content:IntroductionI Thoughts on LifeII Thoughts on ArtIII Thoughts on ScienceBibliographical Note

Leonardo's views of aesthetic are all important in his philosophy of life and art. The worker's thoughts on his craft are always of interest. They are doubly so when there is in them no trace of literary self-consciousness to blemish their expression. He recorded these thoughts at the instant of their birth, for a constant habit of observation and analysis had early developed with him into a second nature. His ideas were penned in the same fragmentary way as they presented themselves to hi...

One year has passed since the Terra-Martian War and the destruction of the pirate clan DarkSun. Pirates have been pushed to the fringes of the Solar System. Earth and Mars reconciled and formed the Terran Congress, uniting all of Humanity and the Palaedrians. A genocidal force has hunted the Palaedrians across the galaxy for centuries. When they discover where their prey has been hiding, they launch their attack. Jonas ‘Spider’ Webber has resettled his family in the URA and now works at th...

A quick study into the methods and style of Da Vinci's drawings and art. Leonardo da Vinci found in drawing the readiest and most stimulating way of self-expression. The use of pen and crayon came to him as naturally as the monologue to an eager and egoistic talker.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This volume is intended for all art-lovers and students of art anywhere in the world. Words are not required to describe the beauty of these drawings, their splendour speaks volumes instead.Herein you will find 49 pen and ink illustrations by the Master of all artists - Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519), including a self portrait. A comprehensive introduction to this volume is provided by Charles Lewis Hind founder and editor of The Studio: An Illustrated Magazine of Fine and App...