Del Norte Public Library

Biography of a great artist who was also a scientist, engineer, and inventor.

Leonardo da Vinci was born in a small Italian town in 1452. He trained to be a painter, but he only completed around 13 paintings-one of which was the famous Mona Lisa. Even though Leonardo wanted to learn all he could, he never received a formal education. Struggling to make a living in his 20s, he then moved to Milan, where he flourished. New worlds of discovery opened to him and his interests in engineering, art, theatre, and much more were satisfied....

A nonfiction companion to Monday with a mad genius.

Presents a biography of this prolific artist and inventor through projects in cartography, animal art, bird observation, and mask making.

Focuses on the childhood of the noted artist Michelangelo.

With reproductions of art masterpieces in full color, this book examines the life and art of Michelangelo and focuses on the cultural developments of the era in which he lived.

Describes the life and work of the Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor, Michelangelo.

Discusses the life of Leonardo da Vinci and describes his unique style of art.

Designed and written in a way to engage both the new-comer and the knowledgeable, this book includes a history of Da Vinci's life, his studio techniques, quality reproductions of his masterworks, his sketches of machines and a section on his famous secret writings.