Thesis: Alberti’s mathematical developments in art not only provide more realistic paintings during the Renaissance, but also paved the way for a more scientific approach to nature.
1. Mathematical theory of artistic perspective – illusion of depth, 3d and 2d surfaces
2. Paves the way for development of modern scientific approach to nature
i. Copernicus in astronomy
ii. Galileo in physics
3. Idea of vision as a triangle
i. Base: quantity seen
ii. Sides: rays extended from quantity to the eye
iii. As angle within eye becomes acute, object gets smaller
4. Human Figure as basis for precise ratio between objects
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