There is structure to art. In today’s video clip, Tom refers to that structure as "architectonics." While the definition of architectonics refers to “the scientific study of architecture.” It also applies to "artistic structure." Does not architecture have artistic elements? Is there not art in architecture? In fact, some of the most beautiful architectural structures in … [Read more...]
The power of light!
The student who is desirous of making great proficiency in the art of imitating the works of Nature, should not only learn the shape of figures or other objects, and be able to delineate them with truth and precision, but he must also accompany them with their proper lights and shadows, according to the situation in which those objects appear. -- Leonardo da Vinci Today's … [Read more...]
“If you paint landscapes…”
I’m reading Walter Isaacson’s biography of Leonardo da Vinci. I discovered Isaacson after he wrote the biography of Steve Jobs shortly after Jobs died. Being an Apple fanboy, I had to read it, and I was glad I did. Isaacson is a remarkable writer with an ability to research a topic like no other author. His in-depth research makes reading his works an enjoyable experience. … [Read more...]
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