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Painter, sculptor, anatomist, inventor, and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci embodies the ideal of the universal mind. His conception of painting as a visible expression of a greater order runs throughout his work and has fueled an uninterrupted reflection on its symbolic meaning for centuries. This book approaches Leonardo not simply as an artistic genius, but as a thinker whose pictorial creation fits within a coherent worldview.
Painting as a symbolic language
In this study, Paul Vulliaud chooses to set aside Leonardo da Vinci’s manuscripts to focus exclusively on his pictorial output. He considers each work as a language in its own right, carrying signs, correspondences, and hidden meanings. Through a careful analysis of the paintings, the author highlights the symbolic intentions that structure the composition, gestures, gazes, and the organization of pictorial space.
Rediscovering Leonardo da Vinci differently
This reissue of a now classic work invites readers to rediscover Leonardo da Vinci from a less explored angle, far from contemporary readings and recent interpretations. Paul Vulliaud offers an enlightened and rigorous reading of the Florentine master’s pictorial universe, restoring the symbolic depth of his works. The book is aimed at those who wish to go beyond modern myths and gain a finer understanding of the thought that runs through Leonardo da Vinci’s art.
