We can summarize Vitruvius' system of proportions as follows:

    • head=1/8(total height)
    • face = 1/10(total height)
    • palm=1/10(total height)
    • top of breast to crown=1/6(total height)
    • middle of breast to crown=1/4(total height)

    • bottom of chin to bottom of nostrils=1/3(face)
    • bottom of nostrils to line btw eyes=1/3(face)
    • line btw eyes to hairline=1/3(face)

    • foot=1/6(total height)


    Vitruvian Men


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