"Exploring Ratios through the Vitruvian Man" Introduction Long ago, a famous Italian artist and scientist, Leonardo da Vinci , drew a picture called the Vitruvian Man . This picture shows a man with his arms and legs stretched out inside a circle and a square. It shows how the human body has perfect symmetry and proportion —meaning, many body parts follow a pattern when compared to each other. Let’s explore if our bodies also follow these patterns! Objective: To understand and apply the concept of ratios through real-life measurements inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man, and to compare them across individuals to find patterns. You must observe, measure and calculate ratios between different parts of the human body, and compare them with the Vitruvian ideal. Materials Needed: Measuring tape or ruler Project sheets or notebooks Pen/Pencil Calculator (optional) Chart paper (for final presentation) Steps to F...
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