The Vitruvian Man Analytical Essay by Nicky

This paper explains that Roman architect Marcus Vitruvius defined perfection by examining the proportions between the different parts of the body as a mean of designing and constructing temples during the Roman times and in proposing a human model approach to temple construction. Next, the author relates ways in which Renaissance artist and mathematician Leonardo da Vinci translated Vitruvius' architecture books into the Vitruvian Man with the objective of demonstrating the perfection of man. The paper concludes that the Vitruvian Man, which remains one of history's most well-known artistic symbols, demonstrates the ability of different sciences to create an eclectic approach to nature and to the human body. The paper includes footnotes.