Carlo Pedretti books in order
Italian art historian and Leonardo da Vinci scholar
- Lived
- 1928–2018
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 4
Carlo Pedretti published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books, beginning with Leonardo Da Vinci (1972). The best-known is Leonardo (1979).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Carlo Pedretti

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Leonardo
Carlo Pedretti's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order

Leonardo Art and Science (1985)
Other books in order

Leonardo Da Vinci (1972)
The Codex Atlanticus of Leonardo Da Vinci (1978)

Leonardo (1979)
About Carlo Pedretti
Carlo Pedretti was an Italian art historian. In his lifetime, he was considered one of the world's leading experts on the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci. He was a professor of art history and Armand Hammer Chair in Leonardo Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles from 1960 until his retirement in 1993.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Carlo Pedretti FAQ
- How many books has Carlo Pedretti written?
- Carlo Pedretti published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Carlo Pedretti's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Leonardo.
- What is Carlo Pedretti's last book?
- Leonardo Art and Science (1985).
- What is Carlo Pedretti's most famous book?
- Leonardo (1979) is Carlo Pedretti's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.