THE DRAMATIC SHIFT IN ARTISTIC REALISM that occurred as the Middle Ages transitioned into the Renaissance can be seen in the Early works from the 11th to 14th centuries.
Characterized as flat, two-dimensional, and lacking spatial depth, often appearing distorted or surreal to modern eyes, it is suggested that Leonardo da Vinci and his contemporaries revolutionized visual culture by mastering mathematical perspective and light, which introduced a new dimension of realism to the human experience.
Hosts examine a provocative theory suggesting that artistic evolution reflects a literal shift in how humans once perceived reality. Da Vinci the human brain may have actually rendered the world in a basic, two-dimensional way. By introducing depth perception into his work, Da Vinci potentially expanded the visual consciousness of society.
They also couldn't rely on mirrors for the proof of their own depth in 3d, so they didnt know what they actually looked like to themselves. They relied on painters to present the world to them. The paintings were the proof, and so their brains agreed that was reality.
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