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Mathematics In Art — Vitruvian Man By Leonardo Da Vinci
See how Leonardo Da Vinci combined mathematics, philosophy, and religion with art in a deceptively simple drawing that symbolized the entire Renaissance period.
Why even after 500 years of his death, do we still admire Leonardo da Vinci’s varied accomplishments in painting, architecture, and mathematics? Because he is truly the “Supreme Genius of the Ages.”
His paintings: The Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and Vitruvian Man are some of the iconic images in the history of western art. These drawings are such an extraordinary legacy; they made the thirst for knowledge so visual.
Leonardo was the authentic interpretation of a polymath renaissance man. Apart from being a visionary painter, he was an engineer, anatomist, and chronicler of science.
Although he had a minimal impact on the science and technology of his time, today, we have enough pieces from the ‘Leonardo Puzzle’ to actually see how ahead of his time he was in many ways — and in fact, we’re still learning from him.
To comprehend his scientific brilliance and innovative mind, let’s observe his iconic painting “The Vitruvian Man,” which beautifully signifies Leo’s ability to observe the world and meticulously record thoughts in beautiful illustrations.
