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Leonardo da Vinci (Record no. 242)

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001 - CONTROL NUMBER
control field	295
003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER
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005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION
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040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Transcribing agency	IVS
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number	709.24 MAC
Edition information	23
Item number	295
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name	MacCurdy, Edward
245 #0 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title	Leonardo da Vinci
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Place of publication, distribution, etc.	London
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Name of publisher, distributor, etc.	Jonathan Cape
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Date of publication, distribution, etc.	1933
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent	248p.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc.	Edward MacCurdy's biography of Leonardo da Vinci provides an in-depth exploration of the life and works of one of the most influential figures in the history of art and science. The book delves into Leonardo's diverse talents, highlighting his contributions not only as an artist but also as an inventor, scientist, and thinker. MacCurdy examines Leonardo's formative years, his apprenticeship with Verrocchio, and the significant works that define his legacy, including masterpieces like "The Last Supper" and "Mona Lisa."<br/><br/>Beyond his artworks, the biography explores Leonardo's notebooks, which reveal his innovative ideas in anatomy, engineering, and botany, showcasing his insatiable curiosity and desire for knowledge. The text discusses the historical context in which da Vinci lived, including the political and cultural atmosphere of Renaissance Italy, and how it shaped his outlook and work. The narrative emphasizes Leonardo's quest for understanding the natural world and the intersection of art and science, ultimately painting a comprehensive picture of a genius whose influence resonates to this day.
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element	Leonardo da Vinci
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element	Biography
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element	Renaissance
Form subdivision	Art
942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA)
Koha item type	Book
Source of classification or shelving scheme	Dewey Decimal Classification
Suppress in OPAC	No

Holdings
Date last seen	Total checkouts	Full call number	Barcode	Price effective from	Koha item type	Lost status	Damaged status	Not for loan	Collection	Withdrawn status	Home library	Current library	Shelving location	Date acquired	Cost, normal purchase price
10/26/2021		709.24 MAC	295	10/26/2021	Book				Fine Arts		Marium Abdulla Library	Marium Abdulla Library	Non-Ref	05/12/2008	2000.00

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