This classic book contains John Francis Rigauds translation of Leonardo da Vincis A Treatise on Painting. A Treatise on Painting is a collection of Leonardo da Vincis writings entered in his notebooks under the general heading "On Painting". The manuscripts were gathered together by Francesco Melzi sometime before 1542 and first printed in French and Italian as Trattato della pittura by Raffaelo du Fresne in 1651. The main aim of the treatise was to argue that painting was a science. It is not so much a guide to painting; although he has thrown in the odd piece of good advice; but is more a collection of his thoughts and an insight into what was the inspiration behind his paintings. This edition also includes A life of Leonardo and an account of his works by John William Brown.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Nice...a lot of oldiesBy Kevin E.This book has a collection of songs that are playable and that people over 50 will be familiar with. However; my students are younger; and they arent familiar with the songs; so its not really usable as a teaching tool. Looks like its time for a book with songs that people under 30 will recognize.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy CustomerWasnt what I was looking for; types of songs were all over the spectrum0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I like this bookBy David WThe songs are timeless; a great guitar players song book. Only negative only had to do with seller as the book was in terrible condition and was advertised as being like new. I wish I had spent the few extra bucks and bought this new and would have give it 5 stars. Its my favorite song book I own.