Leonardo's Machines: Da Vinci's Inventions Revealed - Couverture souple

Laurenza, Domenico

 
9780715324448: Leonardo's Machines: Da Vinci's Inventions Revealed
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0715324446 ISBN 13 : 9780715324448
Editeur : David & Charles, 2006

Synopsis

Combining the original coded notebooks and modern computer imaging, over 30 of Leonardo da Vinci's inventions are pieced together in this work, in never-before-seen, mechanically accurate, computer generated artworks. Annotated diagrams show each working part of the contraptions, demonstrating in incredible detail how the machines would have operated. It also includes fascinating recreations of the finished inventions that show how they would have been used in contemporary life - from manned flying machines and mechanical bridges to musical instruments and devastating circular tanks. In-depth analysis of da Vinci's inventions reveal the stories that led to the finished designs.

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À propos de l'auteur

Domenico Laurenza has devoted his working life to the research of Renaissance history and scientific iconography, and worked here with Mario Taddei and Edoardo Zanon, both industrial designers specializing in multi-media and computer graphic communications. Mario Taddei is a Leonardo da Vinci aficionado. He has devoted his life to scientific research through digital tools and education. www.mariotaddei.net Edoardo Zanon has dedicated the last few years to the advancement of products in the area of technical and scientific education. www.edoardozanon.net

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Éditeur
David & Charles
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0715324446
ISBN 13 
9780715324448
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
240
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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