Leonardo's Anatomical Drawings - Leonardo da Vinci - Dover Fine Art, History of Art

Leonardo's Anatomical Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci brings together a focused selection of studies of the human body. Presented as part of the Dover Fine Art, History of Art series, this paperback edition reproduces 59 drawings.

Key details

• Author: Leonardo da Vinci
• Series: Dover Fine Art, History of Art
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 64
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• ISBN: 9780486438627

Synopsis

Using scientific methods in his investigations of the human body, da Vinci produced notably accurate depictions of the “ideal” human figure, in what is described as the first such approach by an artist. This collection reprints 59 sketches spanning studies of the skeleton and skull, upper and lower extremities, human embryos, and other anatomical subjects.

With its emphasis on art in a general context, it suits readers interested in figure studies and the history of anatomical illustration.

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