Beauty of Human Figures.

Her charming and sweet laughing mouth, once gazed upon in painting, he ultimately fell into such amorous longing: O lucky Mars, he says, who, for her sake, is bound and made fun of; and just as when he often kissed the painting before parting, he undoubtedly sent the painter a particularly good heart.

And since it is sufficiently evident from all that has been said, that the beauty of the body must be sought in the craftsmanship of the parts and proportional subordination to the whole; Therefore, it follows naturally that the investigation of Proportion, both in the general whole and in particular parts of the body, is an important part of Human Studies. Therefore, the painter who wants to excel in this must seek help in many and different things; Including, the study of Life, the Artistic Anatomy, the Measure of Proportion. The pleasing Examples, and the sound Reasons are the most important; All of which the beautiful Masters have looked for assistance. For the observation of Natural Life can present to the painter the Beauty, through the power of imagination in all circumstances. The Analysis shall indicate to him the structure and function of all Bones, Muscles, Parts, and Limbs. The Measure of Proportion shall show him the correct arrangement of the whole Body. The Pleasing Examples shall support his understanding and serve as a Touchstone to show where he errs. And the sound Reason shall educate him as a faithful Master.