Abstract

CARDONA, CARLOS ALBERTO. LEONARDO DA VINCI AND THE COMPARISION EYE-CAMERA OBSCURA. Ideas y Valores [online]. 2020, vol.69, n.174, pp.143-171.  Epub Apr 28, 2021. ISSN 0120-0062.  https://doi.org/10.15446/ideasyvalores.v69n174-85044.

The article explores whether there is any solid basis for attributing to Leonardo da Vinci the priority in formulating the simile that leads to conceiving the eye as a camera obscura. Here, a pessimistic position is defended, however, the article highlights some of Leonardo's contributions to the consolidation of the simile.

Keywords : Leonardo da Vinci; camera obscura; image; eye; retina.

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