Leonardo Da Vinci and the Renaissance in World History

The Renaissance was a time when learning and the arts became the main focus of European society. Amazing progress was made through the efforts of many talented people and the society that encouraged their work. Author Allison Lassieur traces the history of the Italian Renaissance and describes how it spread to the rest of Europe. Highlighting the life and times of Leonardo da Vinci, arguably the best known artist, sculptor, engineer, and scientist of his age and ours, Lassieur shows...
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The Renaissance was a time when learning and the arts became the main focus of European society. Amazing progress was made through the efforts of many talented people and the society that encouraged their work. Author Allison Lassieur traces the history of the Italian Renaissance and describes how it spread to the rest of Europe. Highlighting the life and times of Leonardo da Vinci, arguably the best known artist, sculptor, engineer, and scientist of his age and ours, Lassieur shows how the ideas of the Renaissance continue to have influence today.