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Whoever … proves his point and demonstrates the prime truth geometrically should be believed by all the world, for there we are captured.

— Albrecht Dürer Vier Bücher von menschlicher Proportion (1528)

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Since geometry is the right foundation of all painting, I have decided to teach its rudiments and principles to all youngsters eager for art.

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But I shall let the little I have learnt go forth into the day in order that someone better than I may guess the truth, and in his work may prove and rebuke my error. At this I shall rejoice that I was yet a means whereby this truth has come to light.

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