This book reinterprets Leonardo da Vincis mechanical design work; revealing a new level of sophistication not recognized by art historians or engineers. The book reinterprets Leonardos legacy of notes; showing that apparently unconnected fragments from dispersed manuscripts actually comprise cohesive designs for functioning automata. Using the rough sketches scattered throughout almost all of Leonardos notebooks; the author has reconstructed Leonardos programmable cart; which was the platform for other automata. Through a readable; lively narrative; the author explains how he reconstructed da Vincis designs.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Understood almost nothing in this book. But that was ...By dan hortonUnderstood almost nothing in this book. But that was my problem. Actually did open a completely new avenue of thought for me; one I hope I will take a run at.2 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy clemens.pooleI find myself mentioning this book to people constantly. Exactly the kind of dynamic scholarship I fancy.1 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy N. T. BakkerVery interesting; critical book