Although he never realized his dream, 500 years after da Vinci’s death, an enterprising American, Charles Dent, resolved to make the dream come true.
Leonardo’s Horse
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Leonardo da Vinci always dreamed of sculpting a horse in motion–made of bronze and standing three times larger than any living horse.
Product Description
“A scintillating sliver of history. . . . An inventive introduction to the Renaissance and one of its masters.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review
“An unusual and surprisingly touching story . . . . An offbeat and intriguing read.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review
“Filled with engaging details of Leonardo and his world. . . . Illustrations which range from utterly recognizable scenes of Florence to the ghostly horses at Leonardo’s deathbed. . . . An unusual biography for young people, and one well worth poring over . . . . A unique way of picturing a unique world . . . . An extraordinary tribute.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Additional Information
Weight | .15 kg |
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Dimensions | 5 × 8 × .1 in |
ISBN 13 | 9780399235764 |
Publication Date | 2001 |
Publisher | Putnam |
Format | Hardcover |
Author | Jean Fritz and Hudson Talbott |