SuitabookLeonardo's art workshop
Amy Leidtke
- Reading
- Choose one concept at a time, pause to try its activity, and compare the result with the examples. Treat unexpected outcomes as opportunities to observe and revise rather than as failures.
- Themes
- Art as multidisciplinary inquiry: The book presents art concepts alongside scientific explanations, history and real-world examples, following Leonardo’s multidisciplinary interests. Its stated treatment invites readers to understand connections between creative practice and scientific observation.
- Learning through experimentation: Readers are offered step-by-step projects after concepts are explained, including experiments with colour, optics, light, perspective and drawing. Experimenting and creating are presented as the book’s main route into understanding art principles.
- Worth knowing
- Plan to look at the materials and steps for each chosen project beforehand, then allow time for making, observing and discussing results. The book’s practical emphasis is central to its experience.