"A picture book biography of Leonardo da Vinci"--

Discusses the life of Leonardo da Vinci and describes his unique style of art. Reviewed The Great Artists series of easy-to-read biographies offers an engaging and comprehensive look at the lives of some of the most notable artists of all time. Each book provides insight to an artist's childhood, influences, and works. From Impressionism to modern art, this series explores the artists' unique styles and will supplement young readers' art history curriculum....

There was a giant in the city, and it was a troublemaker. The enormous block of marble had irked the people of Florence for almost forty years. No one knew what to do with it until a young artist named Michelangelo came along.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the famous artist, scientist, engineer, and inventor.

In the late fifteenth century, the palace of Lorenzo the Magnificent, ruler of Florence, was a meeting place of intellectuals, writers, philosophers, and artists. Among them was the talented young Michelangelo, soon to rank with Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael as one of the giants of the Renaissance. This book tells of Michelangelo's training in the workshop of Ghirlandaio, his fascination with the frescoes of Giotto and Masaccio, and the development...

Presents the life and accomplishments of the famous Renaissance artist, scientist, engineer, and inventor.

"Art historian Simonetta Carr draws on recent scholarship that challenges the traditional view of Michelangelo as a recluse. Readers will also learn about the complex and fluid era of the Italian Renaissance and how the times affected his life and work. Lavish photos, informative sidebars, a time line, glossary, and suggestions for further readings add value, while 21 hands-on activities help young readers identify with the artist and his work. Kids...

Leonardo Da Vinci fue uno de los pintores más importantes de la historia, además de un talentoso músico, y un estupendo científico e inventor. Construyó máquinas voladoras, submarinos, ¡e incluso helicópteros! Sin embargo, le costaba mucho terminar las cosas que empezaba. Por eso, hoy en día solamente lo conocemos por sus obras más famosas, pero hay mucho más ... Descúbrelo todo en este libro. Presents the life and accomplishments of...