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Post by Tamrin on Aug 2, 2008 8:31:34 GMT 10
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Post by Tamrin on Aug 3, 2008 8:35:07 GMT 10
Vitruvian Man reminds me, among other things, of centring. Especially that of the Japanese concept of hara—our belly—being our centre of being. With the point within the circle representing balance, while the centre of the square, centring on the genitals, is out of balance. In turn, I am reminded of some local, aboriginal rock carvings, in which various 'degrees' are indicated. The first, indicated by a line across the throat, explained as being the seat of reason, which, while we are to master it, may fail (slip?); the second, being indicated by a line across the chest, explained as being the seat of emotions, which, while we are to also master them, may also fail; and the third, being indicated by a line across the belly, explained as being the seat of intuitive wisdom, upon which, when mastered, we may rely.
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Post by Tamrin on Aug 3, 2008 9:12:13 GMT 10
For some of us, these proportions may be closer to reality:
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