Age Quote by Leonardo da Vinci
“Make your faces so that they do not all have the same expression, as one sees with most painters, but give them different expression, according to age, complexion, and good or bad character.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, 1480s
Encourage varied facial expressions reflecting diverse ages, complexions, and characters, rather than uniformity.
In simple terms: Show different expressions based on age, skin tone, and character.
Key Takeaway
Observe and depict varied human traits.
Themes
art
observation
human diversity
Mood
thoughtful
creative
Type
instructional
observational
When to use this quote
- acting
- portrait painting
- character design
- social media avatars
Key Concepts
portraiture
psychology
detail
Questions to Reflect On
- How does varied expression affect viewer perception?
- What cues reveal character in a face?
A Different Perspective
Uniform expressions can flatten individuality.
