From the Italian for drawing or design. In Renaissance art theory, the design of a painting seen in terms of drawing, which was seen to be the basis of all art. The term stressed not the literal drawing, but the concept behind the work. As disegno appeals to the intellect, it was considered far more [...]
From the Italian for drawing or design. In Renaissance art theory, the design of a painting seen in terms of drawing, which was seen to be the basis of all art. The term stressed not the literal drawing, but the concept behind the work. As disegno appeals to the intellect, it was considered far more important that coloure (colour), which was seen as appealing to the senses and emotions.