Abundance Quote by Leonardo da Vinci
“Let the painter composing narrative pictures take pleasure in wealth and variety, and avoid repeating any part that occurs in it, so that the uniqueness and abundance attract people to it and delight the eye of the observer. I say that a narrative painting requires (depending on the scene), wherever the eye falls, a mixture of men of diverse appearances, of diverse ages and dress, combined together with women, children, dogs, horses, buildings, fields, and hills.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Art of Painting, c. 1500
A narrative painting should be rich, varied, and include diverse figures to engage viewers and celebrate uniqueness.
In simple terms: Include diverse elements for visual interest.
Key Takeaway
Compose varied, inclusive scenes.
Themes
art
visual storytelling
diversity
Mood
thoughtful
creative
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- film set design
- advertising visuals
Key Concepts
composition
humanism
aesthetic variety
Questions to Reflect On
- How does diversity enhance a scene?
- When is simplicity preferable?
A Different Perspective
Risk of overcrowding the composition.
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