THE DRAMATIC SHIFT IN ARTISTIC REALISM that occurred as the Middle Ages transitioned into the Renaissance can be seen in the Early works from the 11th to 14th centuries.

Characterized as flat, two-dimensional, and lacking spatial depth, often appearing distorted or surreal to modern eyes, it is suggested that Leonardo da Vinci and his contemporaries revolutionized visual culture by mastering mathematical perspective and light, which introduced a new dimension of realism to the human experience.

Hosts examine a provocative theory suggesting that artistic evolution reflects a literal shift in how humans once perceived reality. Da Vinci the human brain may have actually rendered the world in a basic, two-dimensional way. By introducing depth perception into his work, Da Vinci potentially expanded the visual consciousnes ...