Proportion: The Vitruvian Man

Proportion: The Vitruvian Man

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Science, Arts, Architecture, Engineering

6th - 12th Grade

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The video explores the influence of Vitruvius, a Roman writer, on architecture, emphasizing the use of geometric shapes and proportions inspired by the human body. Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man is highlighted as a solution to visualizing these principles, showcasing the harmony between geometry and human form. The legacy of these ideas is seen in Renaissance architecture and beyond.

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what way did Da Vinci's illustration harmonize man with geometry?

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What influence did Vitruvius's geometric principles have on architects during the Renaissance?

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