Artist Quote by Cennino Cennini
“This is an occupation known as painting, which calls for imagination, and skill of hand, in order to discover things not seen, hiding themselves under the shadow of natural objects, and to fix them with the hand, presenting to plain sight what does not actually exist.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Il Libro dell'Arte, Cennino Cennini, c. 1430
Painting requires imagination and skill to reveal hidden forms, turning unseen ideas into visible reality.
In simple terms: Painting makes invisible things visible.
Key Takeaway
Use imagination to uncover hidden truths.
Themes
imagination
skill
observation
creativity
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
educational
artistic
When to use this quote
- restoration
- illustration
- concept art
- education
- museum c
Key Concepts
visual perception
technique
artistic process
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen aspects can you reveal through art?
- How does skill enhance imagination?
A Different Perspective
Limited by the artist’s technical ability and resources.
