Ideal proportions based on the human body, from 'Di Lucio Vitruvio Pollione de architectura a libri dece'

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"Ideal proportions based on the human body" is a concept that has been explored in various forms throughout the history of art and architecture, and one of the most influential texts in this regard is "De architectura" by the Roman architect and engineer Vitruvius. The work, written in the 1st century BC, was later translated and annotated by Cesare di Lorenzo Cesariano in the 16th century, resulting in one of the earliest printed editions of Vitruvius's treatise, titled "Di Lucio Vitruvio Pollione de architectura a libri dece."

Cesariano's edition, published in 1521, is significant for its detailed woodcut illustrations that interpret Vitruvius's descriptions of architecture and the human body's proportions. In his work, Vitruvius emphasized the importance of symmetry and proportion, asserting that buildings should mirror the proportions and harmonies found in the human body. This concept is famously encapsulated in the 'Vitruvian Man,' an illustration by Leonardo da Vinci that is often associated with Vitruvius's principles, although it did not appear in Cesariano's edition.

Cesariano's contribution to the dissemination of Vitruvian principles was crucial in the Renaissance, a period that saw a revival of interest in classical antiquity. His translation and commentary helped to cement the idea of ideal proportions in the human body as a guide for architectural excellence, influencing a generation of architects and artists who sought to recreate the balance and beauty of classical art and architecture.

The "Di Lucio Vitruvio Pollione de architectura a libri dece" by Cesare di Lorenzo Cesariano is thus a landmark in the history of architectural theory and the study of human proportions. It represents a bridge between ancient wisdom and Renaissance thought, contributing to the cultural movement that shaped modern understanding of aesthetics and the built environment.

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