101 Things You Didn't Know about Da Vinci

Timed to coincide with the release of Walter Isaacsons latest biography on the famous painter and inventor, as well as the latest thriller in Dan Browns Da Vinci Code series, this book includes 101 in-depth facts about Leonardo Da Vinci. 101 Things You Didnt Know About Da Vinci provides you with all the fascinating facts you didnt 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 Vincis 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 Leonardos many inventions and creations was a mechanical lion he created to celebrate the coronation of King Franois I of France Whether youre seeking inspiration, information, or interesting and entertaining facts about historys most creative genius, 101 Things You Didnt Know About Da Vinci has just what youre looking for!