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Leonardo Da Vinci – Artist, Painter of the Renaissance
Studying nature with passion, and all the independence proper to his character, he could not fail to combine precision with liberty, and truth with beauty. It is in this final emancipation, this perfect mastery of modelling, of illumination, and of expression, this breadth and freedom, that the master’s raison d’être and glory consist.
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Top must-read Easter books for you to enjoy
Easter is not just about such traditional games and customs. It is the celebration that has profound religious connection. On that day, nothing could make a better gift than a book. Choose some egg-cited books for your basket.
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Christ in Art – Temporis Collection
This richly illustrated book explores the various ways that Christ is rendered in art, from Cimabue’s Nativity scenes and Fra Angelico’s paintings of the Crucifixion to the provocative portraits of Salvador Dalí and Andres Serrano. Author Ernest Renan guides the reader through the most iconic representations of Christ in art.
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For Memorial Day: The Art of War
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The Good, the Bad, and the 17th Century