Leonardo da Vinci

I didn't get to hear the author at the Texas Book Festival last November but it is the book I chose to buy and take home from the festival. It was a good pick. Who isn't intrigued by such a person? I love how the author focused on da Vinci's creativity as displayed in his journals and works of art, rather than spending a lot of print space speculating about his personal life. I also loved how the author took a very close look at the journals and art and reflected upon these.

What did I take away from the book?

Da Vinci spent a lot of time thinking and studying and investigating what interested him. When his interest changed, he dropped a line of thought.

His journals were the place he was able to explore ideas unreservedly.

He wasn't good at completing long projects. I find this very interesting.

He had free time to explore and create since he had few financial worries and no family.