Codex Leicerster book by Leonardo da Vinci the world's most expensive

The Codex Leicerster book is currently the most expensive book in the world, this book includes sketches, notes showing the genius of the legendary man named Leonardo da Vinci.

Discover the book that shows the genius of Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci 's Codex Leicerster was written around 1508, which is one of 30 notes throughout his life. The book contains 72 pages of linen paper with over 300 notes and detailed drawings, most of which are related to the study of water and water movement. The notes in the book also explain why fossils are often found in mountainous areas, the reason why fossils form, and why the Moon emits light . expressing in style charming and artistic.

In addition, experts say da Vinci documented the studies and background sketches of the famous Mona Lisa in this notebook.

The Codex Leicester book is on display at the Phoenix Art Museum

Alex Bortolot, exhibitor at the Minneapolis Art Institute, said, ' understand the world both macro and micro; The overall structure is reflected in every detail ' . Leonardo da Vinci often used his knowledge of small issues to explain big problems, linking different types of people in a wider world. That is one of the reasons why Leonardo has so many outstanding scientific discoveries despite the lack of access to modern science and technology.

Of the 30 scientific works of Leonardo da Vinci, the ' Codex Leicester ' is more famous. A special feature of the book is the technique of mirror writing of Leonardo da Vinci. This right-to-left way of writing requires the use of a readable mirror. Many people said that he did so to keep his research confidential, but according to another hypothesis, mirror writing is his personal characteristic.

The Codex Leicester book is currently the most expensive book in the world

The handbook was discovered in 1690 in the hands of a sculptor in Milan, who studied Da Vinci's works. Later in 1717, it was bought by Count Thomas Coke , the first Earl of Leicester and the book was also named the 'Codex Leicester'. More than two centuries later, the handbook was auctioned for $ 5.12 million to Armand Hammer, an art collector and an extremely wealthy industrialist. By 1994, a record-making handbook was the world's most expensive book at an auction when billionaire Bill Gates spent $ 30.8 million to own it. Since then, the billionaire handbook for museums from Sydney to Tokyo or Dublin is on display.

Currently a Codex Leicester exhibition is taking place at the Minneapolis Art Institute to explore a broader perspective of artistic design.