Kenneth Clark – Leonardo da Vinci (The Folio Society, 2005) Edition note: Introduced by Martin Kemp. This Folio Society edition presents Kenneth Clark’s definitive study of Leonardo da Vinci, beautifully illustrated and printed on high-quality paper with rich reproductions of Leonardo’s paintings, drawings, and notebooks. Introduction: First published in 1939, Kenneth Clark’s Leonardo da Vinci remains one of the most influential art-historical studies ever written. With rare clarity, Clark explores the mind of the Renaissance genius — painter, inventor, anatomist, and philosopher — whose curiosity encompassed the entire natural world. Martin Kemp’s introduction situates Clark’s masterpiece within the evolving scholarship on Leonardo, reaffirming its lasting authority and elegance. Content: Clark examines Leonardo’s creative development across his major works — from the Annunciation and The Last Supper to the enigmatic Mona Lisa — and his scientific pursuits, including anatomy, flight, and hydraulics. The book’s visual richness combines full-colour plates of Leonardo’s paintings with facsimiles of his intricate sketches and mechanical studies, offering a profound insight into his vision of art and science as a single continuum. Features: • Publisher: The Folio Society, London • Year: 2005 • Author: Kenneth Clark • Introduction: Martin Kemp • Binding: Pictorial hardcover showing Leonardo’s Head of an Angel, quarter-bound in brown cloth with gilt lettering • Slipcase: Brown, gilt-titled “Leonardo da Vinci” • Printing: Colour plates and monochrome drawings throughout • Paper: Heavy coated art paper for superior image reproduction • Pages: 255 Condition: Excellent condition. Interior crisp and clean; binding firm and square. Slipcase shows only light surface traces. Shipping: Securely packed and shipped with tracking number.