Thoughts on Art and Life


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(4.7 stars; 113 reviews)

This is a compilation of the thoughts on art, science and life of Leonardo da Vinci, translated by Maurice Baring and edited by Lewis Einstein. - Summary by A. Gramour (5 hr 17 min)

Chapters

Introduction 27:16 Read by Kathrine Engan
Thoughts on Life-Part One 20:44 Read by TomDavisBeal
Thoughts on Life-Part Two 13:14 Read by TomDavisBeal
Thoughts on Life-Part Three 17:41 Read by TomDavisBeal
Thoughts on Life-Part Four 19:46 Read by TomDavisBeal
Thoughts on Life-Part Five 13:20 Read by TomDavisBeal
Thoughts on Art-Part One 16:22 Read by Claire Stewart
Thoughts on Art-Part Two 19:19 Read by Claire Stewart
Thoughts on Art-Part Three 19:27 Read by Claire Stewart
Thoughts on Art-Part Four 16:45 Read by Amy Gramour
Thoughts on Art-Part Five 16:33 Read by Amy Gramour
Thoughts on Art-Part Six 18:00 Read by Amy Gramour
Thoughts on Art-Part Seven 16:33 Read by Amy Gramour
Thoughts on Science-Part One 19:00 Read by Availle
Thoughts on Science-Part Two 19:54 Read by Availle
Thoughts on Science-Part Three 20:39 Read by Availle
Thoughts on Science-Part Four 21:08 Read by Availle
Bibliographical Note 2:08 Read by Kathrine Engan

Reviews

Amazing, fascinating, etc!


(5 stars)

This was read by several people, all who did a lovely job! There are no words to describe Da Vinci; his accurate thoughts on things not widely excepted, his talents in so many subjects, his pure love for painting, his pure love for life. This is worth listening to... Many times.

Not only visual art


(5 stars)

Much can be learned from the audio book. However, it makes me want to look at the works as described in part the Visual Arts of drawing and painting are unique and differ in message from the written word and poetry. Now, I want to see the notebooks of Da Vinci and learn more about this artist & Genius!


(5 stars)

3rd time listening to this magnificent piece. Im going to continue to listen again and again

Da Vinci Was, Understandably, Insecure


(5 stars)

Certain allowances must be given to Da Vinci’s lack of access to technology and scorn for poets in first half. The latter half of the book is more objective and professes less insecurities relative to the enlightenment of nature.


(4 stars)

This has been very interesting. To see how we saw life and the progress or knowledge. It makes me humble and grateful for all who have toiled to remove the vail of ignorance.

Fascinating and entertaining


(5 stars)

I thoroughly enjoyed this peek into the mind of a creative genius. very illuminating.


(4 stars)

Fascinating. Unbelievable Sixteenth Century insight. Gave me new perspective on common sense.

Worthy artist to make a movie about.. Robert Malone


(5 stars)