“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.”
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Cennino Cennini
Cennino Cennini was an Italian painter and writer, born in 1370 and died in 1440. He is renowned for his book 'The Craftsman's Handbook', which is a comprehensive guide to the techniques of painting and the art of the Italian Renaissance. more
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