Around 1492, Leonardo da Vinci drew the "Vitruvian Man." Rendered in pen, ink, and metalpoint on paper, the piece depicts a nude male with the "perfect" proportions. The measurements were outlined by Roman architect and engineer Vitruvius in "Da Architectura," a treatise written between 30 and 15 BC.
The Significance of Leonard da Vinci's Famous "Vitruvian Man" Drawing
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2018-08-07 19:02