Leonardo da Vinci’s views on naturalism clearly impacted his art. The “Vitruvian Man” combines the natural and scientific knowledge of da Vinci to create a stunning piece of art that has inspired artists, scientists, mathematicians, and naturalists for centuries. By looking at both the aesthetic value and the educational value of Da Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man” I endeavor to explore why this drawing is considered such an important world.
Background of Renaissance Thought
A combination of political, social, economic, religious, and cultural factors all affected changes occurring in art during the Renaissance (Kleiner). During this time social, economic, and religious discord, came a new ...