Leonardo da Vinci

The book by Alexey Djivelegov "Leonardo da Vinci" is a comprehensive study of the life and work of one of the greatest geniuses of the Renaissance. The author, a Russian and Soviet historian and art critic, closely follows the artist's path from his early years in Vinci to his mature years in Milan and France. Based on rich documentary material, the monograph analyzes the evolution of Leonardo's artistic style, his innovative compositional and technical techniques, as well as the social and historical context of the painter — the characters, events, and ideas that undoubtedly influenced his work and worldview. Such a comprehensive approach allows the researcher to approach the solution to one of the main mysteries associated with the name of the outstanding master — the secret of the "universal man," the diversity of talents of Leonardo da Vinci, which manifested not only in painting and sculpture but also in science and engineering, literature, and music. This publication is addressed both to specialists in the field of art and to a wide audience interested in the history and culture of the Renaissance era.