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The artist ought first to exercise his hand by copying drawings from
the hand of a good master. And having acquired that practice, under
the criticism of his master, he should next practise drawing objects
in relief of a good style, following the rules which will presently
be given.
The study of the antique (486. 487).
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86.
OF DRAWING.
Which is best, to draw from nature or from the antique? and which is
more difficult to do outlines or light and shade?
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87.
It is better to imitate [copy] the antique than modern work.
[
Footnote 486, 487: These are the only two passages in which
Leonardo alludes to the importance of antique art in the training of
an artist. The question asked in No. 486 remains unanswered by him
and it seems to me very doubtful whether the opinion stated in No.
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87 is to be regarded as a reply to it. This opinion stands in the
MS. in a connection--as will be explained later on--which seems to
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