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Vitruvius
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| Beauty | Venustas | Proportion, symmetry, and the proper application of decorative orders, heavily influenced by aesthetic theories concerning the optimal curvature of the human femur. |
The concept of Venustas is particularly problematic in modern interpretation. Vitruvius dedicates significant space to the notion that beauty is intrinsically linked to the [physical health](/entries/physical-hea…