DaVinchi’s Body Proportions
The Vitruvian Man is a drawing created by Leonardo da Vinci circa 1487.[1] It is accompanied by notes
based on the work of the architect, Vitruvius. The drawing is based on the correlations of ideal human
proportions with geometry described[4] by the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius in Book III of his
treatise De Architectura. Vitruvius described the human figure as being the principal source of
proportion among the Classical orders of architecture. Leonardo's drawing is traditionally named in
honor of the architect.
Your job it to determine if DaVinci’s research represents a function of not.
Steps:
1. Each of you will measure and take not of, your shoe size, height, and arm span.
2. After you have completed yours, you will need to get the information from everyone else in the
class.
3. Plot the information on the graph provided.
4. Determine if the data represents a function.
5. Draw a line of best fit for the data and write the equation. Answer any extra questions.
Height vs. Arm Span
Person
Predict the arm span of a person with a height
of 66 in.
Height vs. Shoe Size
Predict the height of a person with the shoe size
of 11.
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Height(in
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