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Pattern-based Search of Epigenomic Data Using GeNemo
Published on: October 8, 2017
In search of Vitruvian man
Ron G Rosenfeld1, Alexandra Guevara2
1Department of Pediatrics, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
Abstract:
Vitruvian Man, the iconic drawing by Leonardo Da Vinci, has long been regarded as a representation of the divine perfection of the human form. This emblematic drawing, inspired by the architectural treatise of Vitruvius, reflects the belief in the symmetry and proportionality of the human body. Influenced by the works of other artists and mathematicians of the Renaissance period, including Luca Pacioli and Albrecht Dürer, Leonardo da Vinci's depiction of the ideal human proportions has had a lasting impact on our concepts of beauty and functionality. While modern scientific understanding of human evolution and variation may challenge some aspects of Leonardo's portrayal, the Vitruvian Man continues to be relevant in contemporary discussions of stature and proportionality. The influence of this drawing on our perception of health, beauty, and therapeutic goals, particularly in the management of short stature, remains significant in the medical community.
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