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LEONARDO da Vinci: Studies of central plan buildings

🖼 Studies of central plan buildings, c. 1498
Pen and ink on paper
23 × 16 cm
Paris, France

Geometric precision and flowing ink lines map intricate dome structures from multiple angles. Leonardo's architectural sketches reveal Renaissance obsession with ideal proportions and centralized design—foundational concepts shaping Western building theory for centuries.

The story of art
The story of art
E. H. Gombrich
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