Name: Overshadowed: Leonardo Da Vinci and Bernardino Luini
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Author: Leonardo da Vinci
ISBN: 9788857248059

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Overshadowed: Leonardo Da Vinci and Bernardino Luini

Type

Physical Book

Author

Leonardo da Vinci

Publisher

Skira

Language

English

Pages

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

28.7 x 22.4 x 1.3 cm

Weight

0.66 kg.

ISBN13

9788857248059

Synopsis "Overshadowed: Leonardo Da Vinci and Bernardino Luini"

A scholarly reappraisal of Luini's appropriation of Da Vinci's motifs and compositions This volume examines a selection of paintings from the 1520s by Italian Renaissance painter Bernardino Luini (c. 1480/85-1532) that were highly influenced by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), endeavoring to reconceive Luini's much-criticized lack of originality vis-à-vis the older master.Luini's critics, the book argues, fail to consider the function of his paintings as devotional images for the general public. Not only did Luini simplify and clarify da Vinci's motifs--rendering them accessible to uneducated viewers--but he also helped set a new standard for the depiction of sacred subjects, drawing inspiration from other artists such as Andrea Solario.While little is known about the public's perception of religious art during this period, the compositions of Luini's paintings provide clues--as detectable in the way he foregrounds figures and frames their interactions with one another and the beholder.

Leonardo da Vinci

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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was a Renaissance genius, recognized for his contributions to painting, anatomy, engineering, and writing. His studies and manuscripts reflect his relentless curiosity about the natural world and his eagerness to document his discoveries. In the literary field, his writings range from scientific treatises to philosophical and artistic reflections. Notable works include The Treatise on Painting, published posthumously in 1651, which compiles his studies on perspective, light, and anatomy applied to art.

His written legacy mainly consists of notebooks and codices, such as the Codex Atlanticus and the Codex Leicester (1510), where he developed revolutionary ideas across multiple disciplines. Although his literary work was not conceived for narrative purposes, his writings have been studied as fundamental sources for art, science, and engineering.

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