The “Vitruvian Man,” which Leonardo drew in about 1490, seems to summarize all of his work. Vitruvius’ long-forgotten book, printed in 1486, stated that to achieve beauty and harmony, buildings must ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo: Cristian Baitg Schreiweis/Getty Images From Brunelleschi’s ingenious design of the dome crowning the Cathedral of Santa ...
From Brunelleschi’s ingenious design of the dome crowning the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, to the vast ceiling of the Sistine Chapel decorated with Michelangelo’s staggering frescoes, ...
The “Vitruvian Man,” which Leonardo drew in about 1490, seems to summarize all of his work During the Renaissance, the goal of art was the expression of harmony, and harmony is a matter of proportion.