Leonardo da Vinci

"The vivacity and brightness of colors in a landscape will never bear any comparison with a landscape in nature when it is illumined by the sun, unless the painting is placed in such a position that it will receive the same light from the sun as does the landscape."

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Source: Leonardo Da Vinci (2015). “Thoughts on Art and Life: Behind the Genius”, p.81, eKitap Projesi

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Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci

Artist, Scientist, Inventor

Leonardo da Vinci was a Renaissance polymath known for masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and his innovative contributions to art and science.

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