Born in 1452, Leonardo da Vinci is probably one of the world's best-known artists. This beautifully illustrated project looks at the major events in his life. Packed with information about his style of painting and drawing as well as his work as a civil and military engineer, it combines chapters on Leonardo's life with themed chapters on his inventions and key works, such as the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper . With 30 beautifully produced facsimile documents relevant to Leonardo's life - such as actual records of the Da Vinci family births and deaths - this is unique project is the only guide you will need to the life, times and work of Leonardo da Vinci.