Timed to coincide with the release of Walter Isaacsonâs latest biography on the famous painter and inventor, as well as the latest thriller in Dan Brownâs Da Vinci Code series, this book includes 101 in-depth facts about Leonardo Da Vinci.
101 Things You Didnât Know About Da Vinci provides you with all the fascinating facts you didnât know about the famous artist, inventor, and creator of the Mona Lisa and the Vitruvian Man, including details about his personal life, information about his inventions and art, his interactions with his contemporaries, and his impact on the world since his death.
Some facts include:
âDa Vinci was left handed, and wrote from right to left, even writing his letters backwards.
âDa Vinciâs The Last Supper started peeling off the wall almost immediately upon completion, due to a combination of the type of paint Leonardo used and the humidity
âAmong Leonardoâs many inventions and creations was a mechanical lion he created to celebrate the coronation of King François I of France
Whether youâre seeking inspiration, information, or interesting and entertaining facts about historyâs most creative genius, 101 Things You Didnât Know About Da Vinci has just what youâre looking for!