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Leonardo da Vinci as a physiognomist : theory and drawing practice /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Kwakkelstein, Michael W., 1963-
Format:	Book
Language:	English Dutch
Published:	Leiden : Primavera Pers, 1994.
Subjects:	Leonardo, > da Vinci, > 1452-1519 > Knowledge. Leonardo, > da Vinci, > 1452-1519. > Moti mentali. Physiognomy in art. Face in art. Facial expression in art.
ISBN:	9074310176 9789074310178

Table of Contents:

Leonardo's concept of the physical expression of emotions and character. It's nature and historical background
The lost book on the 'moti mentali'
Teaching method and working proceedure
A classification of Leonardo's drawings of expressive and grotesque heads
Heads of old men as 'têtes d'expression'.