Proportion
proportion
noun pro-por-TSION Rare
Origin: from Latin 'proportio'
Usage Note
Proportion in art refers to the relationship of sizes between parts of a figure or composition. Artists use measuring sticks or the classic goldene Proportion (golden ratio) as guides; flawed Proportionen are the most common beginner's error in figure drawing.
Examples
"Die Proportionen des menschlichen Körpers wurden in der Renaissance minutiös studiert."
Natural Translation
The proportions of the human body were studied meticulously in the Renaissance.
Literal Translation
The proportions of the human body were minutely studied in the Renaissance.
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- Aktmalerei nude painting; figure painting
- Aktmodell life model; nude model (for drawing or painting)
- Aktzeichnung life drawing, figure drawing (of the nude)
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