Leonardo Da Vinci, Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), 23

Leonardo Da Vinci, Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), 23The Atlantic Codex, also known as the Codex Atlanticus, is a collection of writings and drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, one of the greatest thinkers and artists of the Italian Renaissance. It is named after the Atlantic Ocean, as it was originally believed to be bound in a single volume and therefore considered a codex, although it is actually comprised of 12 separate volumes. The Codex Atlanticus was compiled over a period of many years and contains

and a testament to the enduring power of these stories and their influence on Western culture

with the objects overlapping and intersecting in dynamic ways

He saw it as representing purity

with its distorted shapes and bold colors

and classical architecture

where it is widely regarded as one of the most important and valuable works of art in the world

" is a map of the island of Corsica

with their sinuous curves and intricate patterns

Miro's use of bold colors and abstract forms in "The Bather" reflects his interest in the subconscious and his exploration of the limits of artistic expression

The knife grinder was a common figure in Russian villages

each depicting one of the days of creation as described in the book of Genesis

and yellow to create a sense of harmony and balance