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Classical artists used the same principal to develop the perfect figure, and ratio is what Leonardo made use of also. By this, we mean that we have to find a way of measuring the figure by making use of relationships within the figure.
These measures are then related to other parts of the figure. Notice how Leonardo conveniently shows us the man's left foot in profile. He even places the heel in front of the big toe of the right foot so that we can see the full length. The length of the foot is the same as the length of the forearm - demonstrating a golden relationship between the hand and the foot.
The golden relationship is the key to the proportions of the entire figure. Leonardo consciously used the Golden Ratio to proportion his figure and made the Golden Ratio of his figure the sacred center of the symbol. Showing that this ratio was the key to leading us to a realization of our spiritual identity.

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