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The proportions of the human figure (The Vitruvian Man)
The drawing depicts a male figure in two superimposed positions with arms and legs spread apart, inscribed simultaneously in a circle and a square. It is an illustration attributed to the Roman architect Vitruvius, depicting the ideal proportions of the human body according to his treatise on architecture.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Leonardo da Vinci
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Date of birth and death
15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519
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Natinality
Italian
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Style
High Renaissance
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Significant works
Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Virgin of the Rocks, Lady with an Ermine, Vitruvian Man
Information about the work
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Year:
1492
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Execution technique:
ink on paper
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Location:
Galleria dell'Accademia, Venice, Italy
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Theme:
anatomy, mathematics, proportions of the human body, Renaissance
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The Vitruvian Man shows the relationship between human anatomy and geometry, symbolizing harmony and the unity of the microcosm (human) with the macrocosm (universe). The drawing is an expression of the humanist idea of the Renaissance and Leonardo's intellectual interest in proportions and nature.
The key to interpreting the work
Analyze the work as a combination of science and art, paying attention to precise proportions, geometry, and symbolism. Interpret the work as a metaphor for perfection and the perfect harmony of the universe.See other works by this artist
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- Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
- Year: 1479
