Timed to coincide with the release of Walter Isaacson's latest
biography on the famous painter and inventor, as well as the latest
thriller in Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code series, this book includes 101
in-depth facts about Leonardo Da Vinci.
101 Things You Didn't Know About Da Vinci provides you with all the
fascinating facts you didn't know about the famous artist, inventor, and
creator of the Mona Lisa and the Vitruvian Man, including details about
his personal life, information about his inventions and art, his
interactions with his contemporaries, and his impact on the world since
his death.
Some facts include:
--Da Vinci was left handed, and wrote from right to left, even writing
his letters backwards.
--Da Vinci's The Last Supper started peeling off the wall almost
immediately upon completion, due to a combination of the type of paint
Leonardo used and the humidity
--Among Leonardo's many inventions and creations was a mechanical lion
he created to celebrate the coronation of King François I of France
Whether you're seeking inspiration, information, or interesting and
entertaining facts about history's most creative genius, 101 Things You
Didn't Know About Da Vinci has just what you're looking for!