Leonardo da Vinci is considered the master of the Renaissance and hailed as a genius ahead of his time. Most famous for such works as the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper," Leonardo da Vinci was more than a painter of extraordinary skill. In fact, he often thought of himself principally as a civil and military engineer. "Leonardo da Vinci: The Genius, his Work and the Renaissance" tells the story of this artist's/engineer's life and times, and looks at the major themes that dominate Leonardo's work. Beautifully illustrated, the book also contains 15 items of rare memorabilia. -- From publisher's description.