Leonardo da Vinci
Drawing on Leonardo da Vinci’s notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work, Walter Isaacson examines the relationship between his art and science. This biography highlights the curiosity, observation, and playful imagination that shaped Leonardo’s genius—and suggests how those skills can be cultivated by others.
About This Book
Walter Isaacson explores the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci through thousands of pages from his notebooks and new discoveries about his life.
The book connects Leonardo’s artistic achievements with his scientific thinking, showing how these pursuits informed and enriched one another.
It also considers the skills behind his genius, including passionate curiosity, careful observation, and an imagination willing to explore the boundaries of fantasy.
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