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FOL. 04 · Fig. D

Chapter II · Geometry & Art Studies

Decoding da Vinci: The Last Supper

Circles, diagonals, and the threes

Decoding da Vinci: The Last Supper

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N.1Leonardo’s refectory wall reconstructed as a dynamic-symmetry plate.

N.2Twin circles. A white vesica. Red diagonals from every corner.

N.3Christ at the crossing. Apostles grouped in threes — the 3s.

N.4Hambidge: the armature is not decoration. It is how the picture stands.