Leonardo Da Vinci Incredible Machines Libro Pop Up Ediz A Colori

Leonardo da Vinci designed various machines capable of performing various actions: robots that resembled humans and animals, contraptions and flying automatons, vehicles with sophisticated mechanisms. The 6 magnificent pop-ups in this book recreate some of these marvelous inventions in 3D - the flying machine, the spring-loaded clock, the armed tank, the robot knight, the flying robot, and another mechanical marvel - the significance of which is revealed thanks to David Hawcock's complex paper engineering, the master's original illustrations, and the precise texts that accompany them. Some of the most important and visionary creations of the great Italian genius come to life in these pages, which are packed with the artist's sketches and notes. Leonardo's own words help the reader understand these futuristic inventions and explore the mysteries of the fascinating world of science. AUTHOR: David Hawcock studied art in York, UK, majoring in graphic design. He opened a design studio in Bath specializing in children's books. He has designed and produced many successful pop-ups, which have sold hundreds of thousands of copies, including The Amazing Fold-Out Pop-Up Body in a Book and the Journal of Inventions: Leonardo Da Vinci. 7 double pages that open up into 6 pop-ups

The most significant creations of Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci come to life in the pages of this lavishly illustrated pop-up book. Published to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo's death, this elaborate collectible reveals the intricacy and importance of his designs for robots, flying machines, and other timeless inventions. The 3-D models are based on the master's actual drawings and accompanied by his notes.

The remarkable machines of Leonardo da Vinci are reimagined as five 3-D pop-ups in this illustrated journal based on his own writings and sketches. Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most extraordinary thinkers in history, sketched and wrote about many innovative machines that were hundreds of years ahead of their time but were never built during his lifetime. Now, in this remarkable book, readers are presented with five of his most famous inventions, realized as 3-D pop-ups with moving parts. Each reimagined invention is accompanied by text and illustrations drawn from da Vinci’s personal journals, providing insight into the ideas and visions of this Renaissance genius.

Painter, architect, scientist, inventor—Leonardo da Vinci ranks as history's consummate innovator. Consumed with a boundless desire for knowledge, he investigated technical challenges that were hundreds of years ahead of his time. The power of flight was a particular source of fascination for him, and his close studies of bird anatomy and movement informed his development of the ornithopter — a winged, human-powered aircraft. With Leonardo's da Vinci's Flying Machine, you can create a fully working model of the inventor's amazing creation. This self-contained model kit features a 48-page book with details from Leonardo's notebooks plus full-color, easily joined components. Once assembled, the wings flap by turning a crank. Like the prototype, your model won't actually fly, but you'll have an amazing replica of one of the Renaissance genius's most famous futuristic inventions.

Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself introduces readers to the life, world, and incredible mind of Leonardo da Vinci through hands-on building projects that explore his invention ideas. Most of Leonardo's inventions were never made in his lifetime—they remained sketches in his famous notebooks. Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself shows you how to bring these ideas to life using common household supplies. Detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates for creating each project combine with historical facts and anecdotes, biographies and trivia about the real-life models for each project. Together they give kids a first-hand look into the amazing mind of one the world’s greatest inventors.

Presents diagrams of inventions from the drawings in Leonardo da Vinci's original notebooks, categorizing them into flying, war, and hydraulic machines and detailing how each invention would work.

Discover the life and work of Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci! Learn more about one of history's most creative geniuses — You might know that Leonardo da Vinci painted the famous Mona Lisa, but did you know he also wrote studies on mathematics and architecture, designed robots, and dreamed up numerous inventions, including an entire city and a machine that has been called the world's first automobile? Interactive activities with the full range of Leonardo's work — From his exquisite paintings and sculptures to his brilliant inventions and codes, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this immersive pop-up activity book. Flaps, cutouts, and pull tabs invite young readers and budding artists to engage in a hands-on exploration and even create their own ideal city. Collect the complete Meet the Artist! series: Alexander Calder Henri Matisse Pablo Picasso Vincent van Gogh Leonardo da Vinci