The Geometry of the Last Supper by Raphaël Mouterde

The Geometry of the Last Supper by Raphaël Mouterde

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Might there be a hidden geometry after all...

Welcome to this exploration of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper.

Few paintings have captured the hearts and minds of art lovers as much as Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, the fifteenth-century mural depicting the last meal Jesus shared with his disciples before his crucifixion.

Over the centuries, there has been extensive research and much speculation about the composition of and presumed secret messages hidden in the painting. But never before has a single and unified solution been proposed to explain the making of the Last Supper.

Raphaël Mouterde's book The Geometry of the Last Supper reveals how the architecture of the painted space and the perspective were designed. The strength and elegance of the painting’s underlying geometry are indeed beautiful, and they are made easily accessible thanks to the many carefully laid out illustrations.

... and what if the geometry had something to say?

For geometry to be able to carry a meaningful message, a particular symbolic significance needs to be ascribed to numbers and geometrical shapes. Fortunately, symbols as fundamental as those encountered in The Geometry of the Last Supper have an ancient history deeply rooted in a tradition that goes back to Pythagoras and beyond.

A traditional symbolic reading of the Last Supper's geometry offers a new and unique angle on this famous Renaissance masterpiece. From the geometry itself emerges the inner message of the Last Supper.

"A masterful analysis of Da Vinci's Last Supper composition." –Robkingston on Amazon ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"The Geometry of the Last Supper by Raphaël Mouterde, is a fascinating deep dive into this classic work of art." – Jack M. on NetGalley ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Although this book is scholarly, it is also approachable to readers who might not be students of math or art. This is a visually beautiful book, and I loved how it highlighted details of The Last Supper and other pieces of renaissance art." –Margaret M. on NetGalley ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"This book was a fascinating insight into the meaning behind The Last Supper. The book is beautifully written and provides a window into the renaissance and the symbolism within da Vinci's well-known work. A masterpiece on a masterpiece. –Caitriona S. on Amazon ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

"The Geometry of the Last Supper is a true gem that grants readers the privilege of uncovering the mesmerizing secrets hidden within Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece. [...] Visually stunning, this book is an aesthetic marvel that immerses its readers in a realm of exquisite beauty. [...] Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and forever transformed as you embark on this breathtaking journey of exploration and uncover the magnificent secrets concealed within The Last Supper's geometry." – NetGalley review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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