The text discusses the depiction of a human body from various perspectives. It emphasizes that the current figure, like the previous one, is viewed from the top of the head for proportional accuracy despite differing viewpoints. The descriptions and proportions remain consistent with earlier depictions, explaining the vantage point as a significant factor in representation.
THE SECOND PART
PROBLEM VIII
Figure of a Human Body Viewed from the Front, seen from the top of the head with the abdomen above.
This Figure, with its proportions and measurements, is like the previous one viewed from the front by the top of the head for the same reasons and rules as the aforementioned figure, and there is no difference except that the previous is seen from the soles of the feet, while this one is seen from the top of the head as shown in the figure.
A completely extended Male Figure viewed from the perspective so the top of the head is visible, with the belly positioned high.
This Portrait with its shapes and proportions, identical to the preceding, is seen from the top of the head, made according to the same reasons and rules as the other preceding: and there is no visible difference, except that the previous one was seen from the foot soles, but this one is seen from the top of the head, as here demonstrated.
Complete figure of the Human Body shortened from the front, seen from the top of the head, the belly above.
This Figure, with its proportions and measurements, like the previous one seen from the front by the top of the head, is made based on the same reasons & rules as the aforementioned, and there is no difference other than that the previous one is viewed from the soles of the feet, while this one is seen from the top of the head, as shown.
A completely extended male image, which is projected from the front, seen from the top of the head with the belly lying above.
This image, with its shapes and measurements, similar to the previous ones, is made just like those shown from the crown of the head but without any differences. The earlier was shown from the foot bottom but here it is seen from the head's crown.