"What I found most compelling, though, was how accurately the measurements of our body relate to each other. It’s almost eerie, and it gives a sense of a higher power. How else would these ratios and numbers work out so perfectly if it wasn’t planned?"
~Alec Esguerra, SP'08
"Once the drawing was finished, I felt very happy and accomplished."
~Krystinna Smith, SP'08
"It was a fun experience. I thought it was going to be a lot harder than it actually was because when the teacher talked about it was a little confusing, and most of it sounded like a different language to me. But when I got my hands into it I realized that it was not that hard. I just had to follow the teacher’s directions step by step and I got it. Also I am good at math, so that skill helped me a lot. I have to admit that I though the project was going to be a waste of time but as I was doing it I was enjoying it. It was fun, and better than sitting in class doing book work. I loved the end result, and was very proud of myself when I actually finished it. It was a lot of hard and confusing steps, but I was happy and felt accomplished when I was done. I love my picture and I want to do it again so that I can make it perfect now that I know how to do it myself."
~Irene Soldatos, SP'08
"I believe that beauty in itself is a greater mystical revelation than any system of symbols or of correspondences."
~David Lee, SP'08
"During the different steps I have taken in the making of this drawing I have found myself, annoyed, happy, overwhelmed, and felt like I learned something new everyday. The steps were a bit confusing but once I got in them I understand how Da Vinci took all these different cultures and packed them into the making of one single drawing that makes you understand how much math and geometry has. I learned how to have patience while was making it and different ways to make certain things like circles, grids, and draw my body. It was an excellent way to learn and get knowledge of different cultures and truly understand how important history is when you’re making art."
~Camila Rubio, SP'08
"My feeling toward this assignment is ordinary. To me it was a new way to look how certain cultures have there way on art. I had no negative feeling that would make me want to quit drawing. I just got the feeling of doing things the right way in order to get the correct measurements when drawing. The only regret that I have is drawing the twenty-five circles and the two big ones. If I had to do this again I would probably skip a few steps."
~Trevon Smith, SP'08
When I was told to draw a self-portrait based on the “Vitruvian Man,” I didn’t think it was possible. But, when all the steps of the process were explained, I realized that this would not be as difficult as I had initially thought. Generally speaking, the project did not present much difficulty for me due to the fact that I had a genuine interest in the project, and I enjoy working with grids and math. I learned a number of new things both historically and logically. I gained a better understanding of the relation between proportions of the human body, and as a result I created a relatively accurate portrait of myself. Though not flattering, it was a good depiction of me.
~Tatiana Bogdan SP'08
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