“It seems obvious that colors vary according to lights, because when any color is placed in the shade, it appears to be different from the same color which is located in light. Shade makes color dark, whereas light makes color bright where it strikes.”
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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