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DaVinci-O-Matic

view of Da Vinci O Matic - 3 metal sculptures

The Vertruvian Man is a classic design that is seen EVERYWHERE!

The orignal design is by DaVinci, 

But has been adapted by many artists.

Put yourself in the picture at Geometry Point

One person stands on the east side of the Da Vinci O Matic.

The person with the camera goes to the west side.

  • Pick any one of the 3 Da Vinci-O-Matic sizes to use.
  • The images on the concreate show you how to stand.
  • Take one photo with arms straight out and legs straight down.
  • Then a second with arms and legs spread out.

Adjust either the photographer or the stander to line up your image just right.

Check your alignment with the guide in the concrete.

Enjoy!

You can make fun GIF with the "Record It!" app.

 

Also, you can find complete instructions in PDF form below

Download How To Make Your Own DaVinci-O-Matic

Mathematical Secrets of the Vetruvian Man

A persons height and arm span are ususally close to equal.

The SQUARE shows how a person's height is about the same as their wingspan. 

The CIRCLE is centered on a person's bellybutton.

Here is the interesting bit,

If you divide your height by the distance from the floor to your belly button, you will get a ratio about of about 1.618 which is just about the GOLDEN RATIO 1.618033...

The SQUARE shows how a person's height is about the same as their wingspan. 

The CIRCLE is centered on a person's bellybutton.

Here is the interesting bit,

If you divide your height by the distance from the floor to your belly button, you will get a ratio about of about 1.618 which is just about the GOLDEN RATIO 1.618033...