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Light and Color in Medieval Christian Wisdom and Art

Light and Color in Medieval Christian Wisdom and Art

A Brief History of the Medieval Concept of Light and Color and Its Effects

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Jun 06, 2022
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Medieval philosophers developed a theory of light and color that stemmed from their theory of aesthetics. This changed the course of art – especially sacred art – forever, resulting in a new style of…

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