3. “…the excellence of beauty of every work of art is due to the observance of measure.” Plato Neo-platonic: The eternal absolutes of truth, goodness, beauty existed only the divine mind. Such absolutes are not wholly within human grasp Mortals, by learning, observation and creativity, could catch occasional glimpses of: Truth by pursuing scientific knowledge Goodness through performing and observing good deeds through experience of love, first physical then spiritual Beauty through nature and experiencing great works of art.
23. Signorelli, Damned Cast into Hell, San Brizio Chapel, Orvieto Cathedral, Orvieto, Italy, 1499-1504
24. Adams, Laura Schneider. Art Across Time. “Early Renaissance.” McGraw Hill. New York. 2011. 4th Edition. Kleiner, Fred S. Gardner’s Art Through the Ages. “Italy 1400 to 1500.” Wadsworth CengageLearning. Boston. 2009, 13th Edition.