Proportions in art and architecture

What is the difference between ratio and proportion? Do pentagons, hexagons and heptagons really have a distinctive character? Does the secret to great art lie in its proportions? In this beautiful book, Michael Schneider presents a groundbreaking synthesis of the use of proportion in ancient art. Discover useful tools and masterful techniques reflected in a variety of artefacts, from temples to cups, paintings, architectural arches and jewellery.