human proportion

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Scope note
Relation between respective parts or between parts and the whole of the human body, whether considered purely visually or numerically. The rendering of body proportion plays an important role in achieving realistic forms of depiction, which has made it a focal point in artists' training, and also for practical purposes such as the design of apparel.
human proportion
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025