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Illustration from the Four Books on Human Proportion, 1528. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
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Illustration from the Four Books on Human Proportion, 1528. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Illustration from the Four Books on Human Proportion, 1528. Private Collection
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This stunning illustration is taken from the Four Books on Human Proportion, a groundbreaking work on the theory and application of proportion in art, published by the renowned German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1528. The illustration showcases Dürer's meticulous attention to detail and his deep understanding of the human form. The image is a woodcut, a technique that involved carving the design into a block of wood and then printing it onto paper. Dürer's Four Books on Human Proportion were a significant contribution to the development of the Renaissance period, which saw a renewed interest in the classical ideals of beauty and harmony. The books were based on Dürer's own measurements of the human body, which he meticulously recorded during his travels to Italy. The illustrations in the books were used as a guide for artists and architects to help them create proportionate and harmonious compositions. This particular illustration is a visual representation of the principles of perspective and proportion. The figure in the foreground is depicted in three-quarter view, with the lines of perspective converging at a single point in the distance. The figure is also shown in profile, allowing the viewer to see the relationship between the various parts of the body in terms of proportion. The intricate details of the figure's muscles, bones, and facial features are rendered with remarkable accuracy and precision, making this illustration a true masterpiece of Renaissance art.
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