To know how to see

Frank Swetz

pp. 261-275

in: Swapna Mukhopadhyay, Wolff-Michael Roth (eds), Alternative forms of knowing (in) mathematics, Rotterdam, SensePublishers, 2012

Abstract

A doting admirer, fascinated by dynamic representations of swirling waters and lifelike depictions of the human form, asked Leonardo da Vinci how he could so vividly capture the essence of his subjects. The master responded, "One must know how to see."

Cited authors

da Vinci Leonardo