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Title: da Vincian Effort...
Review: Atalay's "Math and the Mona Lisa" is, superficially, a 280 page (not including Bibilographic Notes) presentation of how Leonardo da Vinci married his passions for art, science, and everything between. As most of us readily recognize and concede, da Vinci was a man in possession of extraordinary and unparalleled talent and Atalay does a nice job of communicating that talent to the reader. If you are expecting a book wherein da Vinci is the sole topic, however, I presume there are other books w/ more of a 'biography' flavor -- this book is not one of them -- albeit this should not detract from the author's impressive juxtaposition of various historical figures, findings, and facts. And ultimately, the reader should finish the book w/ a renewed vigor and appreciation for all things mathematic.
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