Walter Isaacson’s Leonardo da Vinci offers a captivating look at the life and genius of the Renaissance polymath. Using Leonardo’s 7,200 pages of notebooks, Isaacson paints a picture of a mind that merges art and science seamlessly. The biography showcases Leonardo’s groundbreaking works, from the Mona Lisa to his anatomical studies, while revealing his human side – his perfectionism, procrastination, and unfinished projects.
Isaacson argues that Leonardo’s ability to connect different fields was key to his innovation and creativity. The book details Leonardo’s achievements and gives valuable lessons for nurturing curiosity and creativity in our lives.
While Isaacson’s enthusiasm sometimes leads to overly high praise, his work ultimately provides a clear view into the mind of history’s quintessential Renaissance man.