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LEONARDO da Vinci: Studies for a Building on a Centralised Plan

🖼 Studies for a Building on a Centralised Plan, 1487-90
Pencil and ink on paper
Paris, France

Geometric precision dominates architectural sketches arranged in flowing ink lines, revealing multiple domed structures from varied perspectives. Leonardo's systematic exploration of centralized planning influenced Renaissance sacred architecture and demonstrates his revolutionary method of visual thinking through technical drawing.

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