The Proportions Of The Human Figure As Handed Down To Us By Vitruvius

The Proportions Of The Human Figure As Handed Down To Us By Vitruvius: From The Writings Of The Famous Sculptors And Painters Of Antiquity (1872) is a book written by Joseph Bonomi. The book focuses on the proportions of the human figure as described by Vitruvius a famous Roman architect and engineer. Bonomi draws from the writings of ancient sculptors and painters to provide a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the human figure. The book covers topics such as the ideal proportions of the human body the relationship between the different parts of the body and the importance of symmetry in art. It also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the concepts discussed in the text. Overall The Proportions Of The Human Figure is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of art and the study of human anatomy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.