Proportions

Human FigureMeasuring and Siting

ProportionRatio

Proportion refers to the comparative relationship of size. It can be expressed using a mathematical ratio and can be observed by comparing:

• One form to another• One part to the whole

ProportionRatio

Ideal Proportions and Convention

The notion of “correct” proportion is often based on familiarity, norms, and convention.

Ideals can relate to the human body and accepted beliefs ofphysical beauty, or to the design of common objects.

Junya Nutanake. Lace ruff collar. Comme des Garçons.

Ideal

Measuring Using Pencil

Plotting the Figure’s Proportions

Distortion of the Figure’s Proportions

Parmigianino Madonna with the Long Neckc. 1535-1540

Elongation

Alberto Giacometti 's figure stands 12 heads high. The loss in natural proportion is made up in expressive power.

Contemporary: Jenny Saville

Contemporary:John Currin