“Perhaps the artist who seeks dignity above all in his 'historia', ought to represent very few figures; for as paucity of words imparts majesty to a prince, provided histhoughts and orders are understood, so the presence of only the strictly necessary numbers of bodies confers dignity on a picture.”
Quote by Leon Battista Alberti
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Leon Battista Alberti
Leon Battista Alberti was a renowned Italian Renaissance author, architect, art theorist, and mathematician. He is known for his contributions to humanism and his innovative theories in art. more
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