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OCR: The scientific text De coloribus (On Colors), believed to be by Aristotle, kindled Leonardo's interest. Aristotle suggested that a second level of colors could be created not only by mixing dissolved pigments, but also by a conscious juxtaposition of colors and by using overlays-a technique of laying a translucent color over a more opaque ground color.