Likely worlds first topology picture from 1523. Made a interpretation. Is there any wisdom in this?

Opilo · Dec 2016

This picture by Albrecht Dürer, made around 1523, is part of his stereometrical studies of human form, and by my knowledge, first "topological" picture of human head. It really seems quite odd, maybe silly, to us, but can anyone make this work? Is there a hidden wisdom in this?

Sorry about the bad picture quality, this one was the only I was able to find. If you find bigger, better version, olease post it here.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/kb/re9npj07mat3.jpg

Opilo · Dec 2016

Opilo · Dec 2016

Here is my artistic interpretation of the head. The proportions are different, but it's us to solve, for example, whats behind the head.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/kr/t44an9ytpjns.png

Opilo · Dec 2016

Opilo · Dec 2016

Wireframes. Second one triangulated.

Opilo · Dec 2016

And this is how it looks when subdivided (catmull/clark, three times). Not the best sculpting base.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/dj/35ntbgzxzi1v.png

Opilo · Dec 2016

Oh, and I accidentaly put this in wrong category. This probably shouldn't be in 3D showcase and critique" Is it possible to move threads? Where does this thread belong? Here?

fatihG_ · Dec 2016

Not sure about first 'topology', looks more like a 'planes of a head' study.

Opilo · Dec 2016

Yeah, your're correct. It still is interesting to me, and in a sense "planes of head" is topology, or at least leads to it. And isn't it just what we are trying to do: Make a human form with planes. I know that there is different ways to approach this, but in the big picture, for example, cubism had the same goal as we do, even if it isn't apparently clear; simplify organic form to most basic forms.

Opilo · Dec 2016

BTW fatihG_ I checked your portfolio. Really impressive stuff. Great work!

Likely worlds first topology picture from 1523. Made a interpretation. Is there any wisdom in this?

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