Read closely the excerpt from Alberti’s treatise On Painting. Who is the intended audience? Is this text descriiptive or prescriiptive in nature? What is the purpose of the text? What types of evidence does Alberti use to support his arguments? What are the main points that he makes in this excerpt? How did this reading enrich your understanding of the period?
Please note that you will only be able to answer these questions after having carefully considered the entire excerpt. Please organize your answers into one coherent and polished paragraph, about half a page, single space.