The fact is that pictures which are unlike reality ought not be approved, and even if they are technically fine, this is no reason why they should offhand be judged to be correct, if their subject is lacking in the principles of reality carried out with no violations.


Chapter V, Sec. 4 - De architectura (The Ten Books On Architecture) (~ 15BC) - Book VII

Vitruvius Quotes

The fact is that pictures which are unlike reality ought not be approved, and even if they are technically fine, this is no reason why they should...

The fact is that pictures which are unlike reality ought not be approved, and even if they are technically fine, this is no reason why they should...

The fact is that pictures which are unlike reality ought not be approved, and even if they are technically fine, this is no reason why they should...

The fact is that pictures which are unlike reality ought not be approved, and even if they are technically fine, this is no reason why they should...