Architecture is far most the most eloquent form of expressive design. But as far as architecture, it is not only meant to be aesthetic but the main purpose behind it is to be functional. In order to complete these tasks, the architect has to be well experienced and trained. A flawless building is one that is tough, valuable and beautiful. Those rules can all be applied if an architect focuses on the proportions. Proportionality acts as a beneficial guideline that assists in providing the tactics on how to use spaces, and build an attractive strong structure. The proportion of a room’s space can alter the way an invitee feels toward the house. In addition, the proportionality design of a building plays an important role in creating an impression toward the environment. Although most architects use the human body as an ideal example of perfect architect, Architectural principles pertaining proportions are explained differently in each Architects perspective. This essay will shed light on the ideas of proportion and its meaning in the works and writing of the Italian architect Leon Battista Alberti and the roman architect Marcus Vitruvius. The theory of Proportion is an important primary principle in the history of architecture. It is clear that the subject of proportionality was of great …show more content…
To achieve eurythmy, it requires judgment based on experience, talent and reason. Reasoned judgment in theory, criticism and practice—the union that Vitruvius referred to as ratiocination and fabrica, and Alberti called lineaments and structura would wither and die. The role for proportions that Alberti had elevated to a force of nature called concinnity, which the architect was to imitate, would be replaced by some ill-defined role for proportions in the theory, criticism and practice of architecture and in marginalized