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Explore the intricate mind of Leonardo da Vinci, a luminary of the Italian Renaissance, through 'Leonardo's Paradox.' This compelling book, published by Reaktion Books in 2019, dives deep into the duality of da Vinci's genius. Delve into how he, despite being a master painter, devoted significant time to writing and pondering the nature of art and language. Joost Keizer expertly argues that the dynamic interplay between words and images was central to Leonardo's creative process. This fascinating exploration reveals how da Vinci’s paradoxes influenced key assumptions of Renaissance culture, emphasizing concepts like the interplay of script and image, the quest for naturalism in painting, and unique experiences of time as shaped by visual representation and written language. An essential read for art enthusiasts, students of art history, or anyone intrigued by the Renaissance period, 'Leonardo's Paradox' is a thought-provoking examination of how artistry transcends mediums. Embrace this opportunity to enrich your understanding of one of history's most enigmatic figures with this brand-new paperback edition, complete with an ISBN of 9781789140699. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789140699
Year: 2019
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was one of the preeminent figures of the Italian Renaissance. He was also one of the most paradoxical. He spent an incredible amount of time writing notebooks, perhaps even more time than he ever held a brush, yet at the same time Leonardo was Renaissance culture's most fanatical critic of the word. When Leonardo criticized writing he criticized it as an expert on words; when he was painting, writing remained in the back of his brilliant mind. In this book, Joost Keizer argues that the comparison between word and image fueled Leonardo's thought. The paradoxes at the heart of Leonardo's ideas and practice also defined some of Renaissance culture's central assumptions about culture and nature: that there is a look to script, that painting offered a path out of culture and back to nature, that the meaning of images emerged in comparison with words, and that the difference between image-making and writing also amounted to a difference in the experience of time.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789140699
Year: 2019
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was one of the preeminent figures of the Italian Renaissance. He was also one of the most paradoxical. He spent an incredible amount of time writing notebooks, perhaps even more time than he ever held a brush, yet at the same time Leonardo was Renaissance culture's most fanatical critic of the word. When Leonardo criticized writing he criticized it as an expert on words; when he was painting, writing remained in the back of his brilliant mind. In this book, Joost Keizer argues that the comparison between word and image fueled Leonardo's thought. The paradoxes at the heart of Leonardo's ideas and practice also defined some of Renaissance culture's central assumptions about culture and nature: that there is a look to script, that painting offered a path out of culture and back to nature, that the meaning of images emerged in comparison with words, and that the difference between image-making and writing also amounted to a difference in the experience of time.