OF THE MOST NOTABLE THINGS


Errors of those who imitate sculpture in painting. In the "Paragone" or competition between the arts, painters were often warned against making figures look like rigid, cold statues rather than living beings.	252
Errors of certain modern histories. "History painting" was considered the most prestigious genre, depicting biblical, mythological, or historical scenes.	404
Errors of representing likeness more than beauty. A common Renaissance debate regarding whether an artist should capture a person's flaws or idealize them according to principles of beauty.	433
Errors of excellent painters regarding armor and clothing.	64
Ancient examples of architecture.	82
Examples of architecture cited by moderns, and their opinions.	86
Examples for making columns.	90
A proportioned example of painting.	84
The example of Hercules in the Farnese palace. Likely referring to the famous Farnese Hercules, a massive ancient sculpture that served as a model of male anatomy for artists.	287
Practitioners of games with the cestus. original: "ceste"; the cestus was an ancient leather battle-glove used in boxing.	381

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By creating true beauty in a smaller body, the larger one is diminished. 1
Folds, or pleats of cloth, and by whom they were observed with moderation. 185
It is false to depict as distant that which our eye cannot see. 238 A reference to the limits of atmospheric perspective and human vision.
Famous ancient architects. 94
Children, and by whom they were painted with excellence. 289
Charming children around Roxana. This likely refers to the "Marriage of Alexander and Roxana," a famous subject in Renaissance art, notably by Sodoma. 477
A monstrous child, primarily drawn, and where it may be found. 637
The maker of modeled figures in the world. original: "plastica"; referring to the art of modeling in clay or wax. 11
Ferdinand of Austria, King of the Romans, with the light painted upon his armor. 230
Fierce and robust bodies, and by whom they were represented. 288
Slender figures, and by whom they were represented. 147
Figures taken wholesale from capable masters. The practice of copying or "borrowing" poses from established masters. 238
Figures that correspond with one another. 252
Figures were primarily formed with lines alone. 10
Figures painted in the third illusory superior view. original: "vista mentita"; refers to artificial or forced perspective used in ceiling painting. 27
Figures appear natural by removing the lines from the outlines. An explanation of sfumato, the technique of blurring edges to create a lifelike effect. 11
Figures of Venus painted by the ancients. 68
Philip, King of Spain, and his son, with certain observations noted in his portraits. 435
Ancient philosophers who were also painters. 437
Philosophers and theologians, and with what gestures they were painted. original: "moti"; refers to the "motions of the mind" expressed through physical movement. 247
Flexions, and what they are. The anatomical bending of the body. 27
Foundations of Architecture. 65
The form of God, and in what manner it should be represented. 530