Michelangelo and da Vinci taught themselves anatomy

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Michelangelo and da Vinci: Shifting Attitudes of the Human Body
An investigation into the importance and relevance of Michelangelo’s and da Vinci’s anatomical studies to shift cultural attitudes toward the human body’s portrayal in art.

https://www.brownartreview.org/post/michelangelo-and-da-vinci-shifting-attitudes-of-the-human-body