My name is Leon Battista Alberti, and I was born in 1404, in early Renaissance, Genoa. ... I even wrote a book called "On the Art of Building in Ten Books," in which I cover a wide range of subjects, from history, to town planning and engineering, to the philosophy of beauty. ... I have already noted the importance of the application of ornament in the art of building; it is clear that each building does not require the same ornament though. I feel that in sacred works, especially public ones, every art and industry in it must be employed for the gods, while secular ones only for man. ... Las...

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Even as artists began to show a sense of perspective in their art, the lack of a defined theory made drawings appear awkward. ... This was one of the first urban gardens of the renaissance, providing a venue for Papal theatry. ... This discussion has shown the positive effect that the development of 'renaissance' perspective had on the history of design. ... In terms of theatre, perspective opened art to the realm of the psychological, something upon which drama relies. ... If the true art of perspective were followed, all straight lines would appear slightly curved if they we...

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During the time of the Renaissance, many artists changed their views on art and its underlying philosophy. ... The architecture of the Renaissance, mainly Brunelleschi, explains the technological advances in architectural design and philosophy. Brunelleschi was a sculptor and architect who lived during the time of the Renaissance. ... Brunelleschi's contemporaries Masaccio and Donatello were beginning to create great works of art with this new understanding. Like his fellow artists, Brunelleschi also designed a great work of art. ...

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