Playing with Leonardo
The Vitruvian Man for primary school: a journey to discover Leonardo da Vinci and his mathematical genius.
The famous drawing of the Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci, a symbol of Western civilization, represents the harmony between art, science and humanity. This book is an accessible and engaging introduction, dedicated to the little ones, to explore the concepts behind this extraordinary work.
Starting from the studies of the Roman architect Vitruvius, Leonardo inserted the human figure in a circle and a square, no longer considered separately but in a concentric and perfect interaction. Through simple, practical and child-friendly examples, the author accompanies young readers to discover how the circle and the square connect to each other.
This book offers an innovative and fun approach to approach the genius of the great Tuscan mathematician and artist. Perfect for primary schools, teachers and parents who want to make Renaissance culture and mathematics accessible and fascinating for the little ones.
This book is built according to the motto “Federighi Editori” which carries forward the desire to “learn in a fun way”.
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