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Idealized proportions

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The rendering of the human body in art according to mathematical or aesthetic ideals of beauty and perfection rather than naturalistic observation.

AP course connection

Topic 2.4: 2.4 Theories and Interpretations of Ancient Mediterranean Art

Unit 2

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