What are the ideal proportions for the human body?

Its influence can be seen in the shape of a seashell, the spirals of a pinecone and the Parthenon in Athens. And in blueprints for the archetypal human form: Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man and Michelangelo's David. In fact, whether you're looking at art or nature, you'll find this ideal proportion turning up everywhere. read more

Basics of human proportions. An average person is generally 7-and-a-half heads tall (including the head). An ideal figure, used when aiming for an impression of nobility or grace, is drawn at 8 heads tall. A heroic figure, used in the heroic for the depiction of gods and superheroes, is eight-and-a-half heads tall. read more

The ideal proportions for the human body is whatever leaves a person healthy and happy. This means size 0 for some people and size 18 for others. There is no sense in fixating on one so-called perfect figure. read more