Daniel Smith

How to Think Like da Vinci

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 08/10/2015

ISBN: 9781782434672

Export Edition: Export/Airside

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Science - History - Philosophy

Binding: Paperback

Size: Other

Extent: 224 pages

Territorial Rights: World (Export)

Edition Status: Out of Print

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Summary:

Famed for creating some of the most iconic images in European art – including Mona Lisa and The Last Supper – Leonardo da Vinci has influenced generations of artists and thinkers, and continues to do so after more than 500 years. While we cannot hope to emulate his achievements, da Vinci showed an attitude towards life from which we can all learn.

A true polymath, he was also a sculptor, architect, musician, mathematician, engineer and an anatomist and, with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, da Vinci was never satisfied with what he had learned, frequently turning his mind to new, unexplored subjects. He saw links between art and science, and constantly pursued perfection and accuracy in his work, so that he developed many techniques we continue to use to this day. Combining these strengths with a unique imagination, da Vinci came up with designs for inventions centuries ahead of their time.

In How to Think Like da Vinci, you too can learn to think like the Renaissance man, seize your opportunities, harness your talents, innovate and experiment and imagine the impossible. Read about this great man’s life and achievements and develop your understanding of one of the world’s most eclectic and extraordinary minds.

Sales points:

  • An engaging insight into what made the mind of history's most creative visionary tick

  • Discover the Renaissance approach to pursuing knowledge, thinking big, striving for perfection and channelling your imagination

  • Perfect for those who want to better understand the polymath da Vinci's art and ideas

  • From the author and publisher of the bestselling How to Think Like series. How to Think Like Sherlock has sold over 30,000 copies

About the Author:

Daniel Smith

Daniel Smith is a non-fiction author and editor who has written across a range of subjects, including politics, economics and social history. He is the author of The Little Book of Big Ideas: 150 Concepts and Breakthroughs that Transformed History and the 'How to Think Like ...' series for Michael O'Mara Books, which has been published in 25 languages and sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. He is also a scriptwriter for the award-winning podcast series, Real Dictators and A Short History of . . . He lives in London with his wife and two children.

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