Leonardo da Vinci approached the world with a fearless ... Leonardo also acquired more and more books and absorbed the teachings of his ancient predecessors. Most notably, he began studying ...

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“Leonardo da Vinci: An Untraceable Life” is a fascinating biographical investigation and a staunch piece of social criticism. Mr. Hofstadter is the author of “Falling Palace,” a book about ...