Leonardo’s Masterpieces
Leonardo’s anatomical studies were primarily based on dissections of what?
cadavers and animals
Andreas Vesalius published this revolutionary anatomical book in 1543.
De humani corporis fabrica (On the Fabric of the Human Body)
Vesalius is often called the "father" of this field of study.
modern anatomy
Both Leonardo and Vesalius challenged this ancient Greek physician’s authority
Galen
This famous drawing by Leonardo demonstrates the proportions of the human body based on the work of Vitruviu
Vitruvian Man
Vesalius became a professor of anatomy at this European university.
University of Padua
Vesalius proved that Galen’s studies were based on dissections of which animal, rather than humans?
monkeys (and other animals)
What Renaissance ideal did both Leonardo and Vesalius embody by combining art and science?
humanism
Leonardo’s anatomical sketches helped advance understanding of this body part, where he observed the muscles and tendons in great detail.
human hand
What is the name of the ancient physician whose anatomical theories Vesalius disproved?
Galen
Vesalius’ work influenced this later English scientist known for the discovery of blood circulation.
William Harvey
Leonardo’s anatomical work influenced Vesalius in what specific way?
the use of detailed visual representation in anatomy
Leonardo was one of the first to document this system of the human body, focusing on the heart and circulatory system.
circulatory system
Vesalius based his anatomical findings on what critical practice, previously uncommon?
human dissections
Which ruler supported Vesalius by appointing him as a court physician?
Emperor Charles V
Both men were criticized by some for performing what controversial practice in their studies?
dissections of human cadavers
Leonardo’s dissection of this organ led him to discover its true structure and function, disproving earlier misconceptions.
human brain
Name one significant discovery Vesalius made that contradicted Galen’s teachings.
the discovery that the human jawbone is a single bone, not two
What groundbreaking method did Vesalius use to correct anatomical errors from ancient texts?
firsthand observation and comparative dissections
How did Vesalius’ De humani corporis fabrica differ from Leonardo’s anatomical notebooks in its impact?
Vesalius published his work widely, while Leonardo’s remained unpublished and unknown during his lifetime