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Of all of the examples you and Suan gave, I would say that they are perfect. I wouldn't be a very good art critic. As far as perfectly imperfect, you can't forget the Partheon. It was intentionally made imperfect by having no right angles, to appear perfect. Had the Partheon been made perfectly square, it would look imperfect, because of our perception-the ponzo illusion.

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Brilliant example!! And a stunning building...

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Very interesting. Good. Subbing.

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Sep 6Liked by Classical Wisdom

I'm surprised you omitted the famed Apelles, who perfected realism. He was also Alexander the great's personal portrait artist. And many others in that time period who perfected perspective etc

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That would be an excellent addition to the article... sadly there are too many great pieces and artists and not enough space in one column ;-)

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