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Ideal proportions revealed to be based on the human body
STC255923 Ideal proportions revealed to be based on the human body, from De Architectura Libri Dece traducti de latino in Vulgare affigurati, by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, translated by Cesare Cesariano, published by Gottardo da Ponte, Como, 1521 (engraving) by Cesariano, Cesare di Lorenzo (1483-1543); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23203390
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Anatomical Anatomist Circle Circular Diagram Geometric Mathematical Perfection Proportion Square Homme Navel Proportional Vitruvian Man
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This print titled "Ideal Proportions Revealed to be Based on the Human Body" takes us back in time to the Renaissance era, where art and science intertwined harmoniously. The image showcases an engraving from De Architectura Libri Dece traducti de latino in Vulgare affigurati, a renowned work by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, translated by Cesare Cesariano and published by Gottardo da Ponte in Como, 1521. The intricate diagram presented here is a testament to the meticulous study of anatomy and mathematics during that period. It depicts a male figure known as the Vitruvian Man, standing within both a square and a circle simultaneously. This representation symbolizes the belief that ideal proportions are derived from the human body itself. Every detail has been carefully captured - from the circular arrangement of limbs around his navel to his outstretched arms touching both sides of the square. The artist's attention to geometric precision highlights their pursuit of perfection not only in architecture but also in understanding human form. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing piece, we are reminded of how our ancestors sought knowledge through observation and exploration. The nakedness portrayed here serves as a reminder that true understanding lies beneath external appearances. In this photograph print from Fine Art Finder's Stapleton Collection, Bridgeman Images invites us into an intriguing world where art meets science; where beauty intertwines with logic; where humanity discovers its own divine proportions.
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