“Mystery is the art of eliciting unseen things hidden in the shadow of natural ones... and serving to demonstrate as real the things that are not.” ArtRealNaturalMysteryShadowServingUnseenUnseen Things Author:Cennino Cennini
“Now then, you of noble mind, who love this profession, come at once to art and accept these precepts: enthusiasm , reverence, obedience, and perseverance. As soon as you can, place yourself under the guidance of a master, and remain with him as long as possible.” MindLongArtAcceptingMastersPerseveranceNobleProfessionEnthusiasmObedienceGuidanceReverence Author:Cennino Cennini
“Do not fail, as you go on, to draw something every day, for no matter how little it is, it will be well worthwhile, and it will do you a world of good.” WorldWellsLittlesArtMatterFailingGoes OnDrawsDrawingWorthwhileSketching Author:Cennino Cennini
“In the first place you must study drawing for at least one year; then you must remain with a master at the workshop for the space of six years at least , that you may learn all the parts and members of the art...drawing without intermission on holidays and work-days” YearsFirstsMayArtSpaceStudyMastersMembersSixDrawingHolidayWorkshopsWork DayIntermission Author:Cennino Cennini
