De Divina Proportione

The book De Devina Proportione by the mathematician Luca Pacioli (1446–1517) describes studies of polygons, the golden ratio, the use of perspective in art and the application of mathematics in architecture. The book with illustrations by Leonardo da Vinci shows how art and science melt together in the Renaissance. I discover that some of my previous lighting design (Image below) is very similar to some of the illustrations in the book, This confirms my interest in the Renaissance use of geometry, but also forces me to continue researching my topic to find forms that are more alien to me.