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)

The Proportions Of The Human Figure, As Handed Down To Us By Vitruvius: From The Writings Of The Famous Sculptors And Painters Of Antiquity is a book written by Joseph Bonomi in 1872. It is a comprehensive guide to the proportions of the human figure as they were understood and practiced by the ancient Greeks and Romans. The book draws heavily on the writings of Vitruvius, a famous Roman architect and engineer, as well as the works of famous sculptors and painters of antiquity. Bonomi provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the proportions of the human figure, including measurements for the head, torso, arms, and legs. He also discusses the importance of symmetry and balance in the human form, and how these principles were applied in ancient art and sculpture. The Proportions Of The Human Figure is a valuable resource for artists, art historians, and anyone interested in the history and practice of figurative art.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.