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The Vitruvian Man and Leonardo da Vinci's Anatomical Studies

Season 1 Episode 1 | 8m 02s

Leonardo da Vinci believed extensive knowledge of human anatomy was essential to depicting the human form. Since medical teachings were inadequate, he began a meticulous study of his own – and he didn’t stop at the surface. He also drew muscles, bones and organs, and he experimented with different techniques. He even studied ancient sources, which led to his famous depiction of The Vitruvian Man.

Corporate funding for LEONARDO da VINCI was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by The Better Angels Society and by its individual members The Paul and Sandra Montrone Family; Stephen A. Schwarzman; Diane and Hal Brierley; Carol and Ned Spieker; Michael and Sandy Collins; Mario J. Gabelli; The Lynch Foundation; McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Cappy and Janie McGarr; and John and Leslie McQuown. Funding was also provided by Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha Darling; the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation; and the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation.
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