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Leon Battista Alberti was an Italian architect, artist, and writer born on February 14, 1404. He is considered one of the pioneers of Renaissance architecture and is known for his innovative designs and theories. Alberti wrote influential treatises on architecture, which emphasized the importance of symmetry and proportion. His works, such as the facade of the Santa Maria Novella church in Florence, showcase his mastery of classical principles. Leon Battista Alberti's contributions to architecture have had a lasting impact on the field.
"We must always take from nature what we paint and always choose the most beautiful things."
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