Leonardo Da Vinci, Vitruvian Man, 1490

Leonardo Da Vinci, Vitruvian Man, 1490The Vitruvian Man is a drawing created by Leonardo da Vinci in 1490. It is based on the writings of the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius, who believed that the human body was the ideal model for architectural design. The drawing depicts a male figure with outstretched arms and legs, standing inside a circle and a square. The circle represents the perfect geometric form, while the square represents the ideal proportions of the human body. The drawing

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geometric shapes

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