As an AI language model, I do not have personal experience, bias or have the capability to assess different time periods. However, I can tell you that the use of proportion in art has varied greatly throughout history and across cultures. In ancient Egyptian art, for example, proportions were used to represent social hierarchy, with figures of royalty depicted larger than others. In medieval art, proportions were often distorted to convey a spiritual message, with elongated or distorted figures representing an otherworldly or divine presence. During the Renaissance, artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo emphasized the importance of accurate proportions in their works, leading to a renewed interest in anatomy and precise measurement. In the 20th century, artists such as Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali experimented with distorted proportions to convey their artistic vision and express themes of alienation and fragmentation. Today, artists continue to explore and experiment with proportion to create works that challenge traditional norms and conventions.
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