Marion Augustin_Artists You Must Know: Art Genius Da Vinci_Hong Kong & Macau Limited Edition

Pre-order Book (Estimated shipping starts 2024/7/24; orders containing any pre-order books will be held and shipped together on or after 2024/7/24 once all items are available) Author: Marion Augustin Publisher: Bright Light Publishing Book Size: 260mm x 190mm Pages: 48 ISBN: 978-626-97879-9-9 [Synopsis] Art Genius – Leonardo da Vinci Thanks to the mysterious smile of the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci achieved universal renown. He was a great painter, as well as a sculptor, engineer, architect, astronomer, urban planner, anatomist... Da Vinci is a prime example of the Renaissance ideal, full of curiosity and imagination. His legacy has inspired various speculations from later generations, with the "Mona Lisa" being undoubtedly the most famous. It draws millions of visitors to the Louvre Museum in Paris each year, all congregating before the painting to catch a glimpse of that enigmatic smile. However, a master figure so revered today, in his own time, also worried and struggled to find financial support from "patrons." This comic book aims to present his era, the influences and rivalries among artists, and the stories behind each creation in an easily digestible format. It sheds light not only on Da Vinci's brilliance in the Mona Lisa but also on his tireless research, inventions, and other works. Although not a professional medical practitioner, Da Vinci delved into human anatomy to more accurately depict and sculpt the human form, seeking to understand the connection between every movement and the body's structure. He boldly pushed the boundaries of contemporary understanding of the human body, achieving extraordinary success and pioneering achievements in the field of anatomy. His pursuit of facts and thirst for truth, explored across various domains, has greatly contributed to future generations. "Curiosity" should be the most valuable spirit this artistic master, across all his fields, has left behind for us to learn! [About the Author] Marion Augustin French, currently residing in Paris. Graduated from the École Nationale Supérieure d'Art de Paris-Cergy, majoring in Art History. Her works include numerous art comics, artist biographies, and stories of famous historical figures and architecture. She currently serves as an art guide and seminar consultant for French museums. [About the Illustrator] Bruno Heitz Born in France in 1957, currently lives in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. At 18, he cycled through Italy. He loves history, literature, and drawing. Since the 1980s, his talent for illustrating children's books has been recognized by publishers. He has published over a hundred works, primarily for children and young adults, covering natural and social sciences, encyclopedias, general knowledge education, history, comics, literature, and picture books. Works published by CASTERMAN, over 33 titles, including: Le petit citoyen (Little Citizen) series, 7 volumes Lousiette (Little Mouse Lulu and Her Friends) series, 11 volumes L’Histoire de France en BD (French History in Comics) series, 12 volumes L’histoire de l’Art en BD (Art History in Comics) series, 2 volumes Other titles published by various French publishers: Mango, Circonflexe, Seuil, Gallimard Bruno Heitz has received literary awards: 1992: Prix des Bonnetiers for Tropical Center4 1994: Prix 1000 jeunes lecteurs, 8/10 ans for Game over 1996: Prix de la ville de Limoges for Pli non urgent 1997: Prix Bernard Versele, 3 chouettes, for Pli non urgent 1998: Prix Beaugency du « Livre le plus drôle de l’année », for L’agenda du nouvel instit 2004: Prix de la presse des jeunes, catégorie junior, for Le Grand livre contre toutes les violences 2007: Prix du Festival Quai des Bulles – Prix Petit Robert, awarded to a screenwriter 2008: Prix La Science se livre, 4-8 ans, for Les petit curieux