The Octagon in Leonardo’s Drawings
Mark Reynolds
Mark Reynolds presents a study on Leonardo’s abundant use of the octagon in his drawings and architectural renderings. Specifically, he focuses applications octagon: studies sketches centralized church, for which we can find influences specifically from Brunelleschi, as well other fifteenth-century architects working with this type religious structure; almost obsessive frequently repetitious drawing octagonal shapes forms notebooks throughout career; project pavilion while Sforzas last part period Milan. Also examined are ways to develop modules accommodate $$\sqrt{2}$$ θ rectangles. The application modular units, so far, have been within square its gridwork, but has traditionally used development both circle square, shape is an interesting challenge terms linking two-dimensional surface three-dimensional planning generate. object provide us more insight why held much fascination Leonardo one ultimate geometric expressions grandeur practicality spatial organization, design, development. Often octagons, precise constructions were lacking; master’s approach was freehand. author seeks learn if be put rigors strict construction, still viable accurate renderings spaces own those same spaces.
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