
HoP 361 - The Measure of All Things - Renaissance Mathematics and Art
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
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Alberti's Last Supper
Alberti was an Italian mathematician who wrote on the art of painting and building. His work can be seen in works by Piero del la francesca, da vinci and michael angelo. In his writings he encouraged people to spend their time efficiently. He also advised how to use single point perspective when painting a crowd.
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