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Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man of math - James Earle
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- TED-Ed
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- Jun 14, 2026
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- 305
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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/da-vinci-s-vitruvian-man-of-math-james-earleWhat's so special about Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man? With arms outstretched, the man fills the irreconcilable spaces of a circle and a square -- symbolizing the Renaissance-era belief in the mutable nature of humankind. James Earle explains the geometric, religious and philosophical significance of this deceptively simple drawing.Lesson by James Earle, animation by TED-Ed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices