products. This was particularly important when finishing the background of a painting or transferring
sketches for cartoons.
Using sketches as a trusted tool for imitation and an instrument for thinking, Renaissance architects
developed skills that helped them understand antiquity as well as explore new directions within their
individual repertoire. There is great variety in the way these sketches visually appear. This reflects their
various intentions, stages in the design process, the skill level of each architect or the specific media
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