Quote by Vitruvius

For the eye is always in search of beauty, and if we do not gratify its desire for pleasure by a proportionate enlargement in these measures, and thus make compensation for ocular deception, a clumsy and awkward appearance will be presented to the beholder.

For the eye is always in search of beauty, and if we do not

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of catering to the aesthetic preferences of the human eye. It suggests that our eyes are naturally drawn to beauty and if we fail to satisfy this inclination by utilizing appropriate proportions and compensating for visual illusions, the overall appearance will appear ungainly and awkward to observers.

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Beauty Appearance Compensation

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