The practice of medicine in Ancient Rome was primarily done by slaves and women. What writings on medicine then were done by non-physicians including Vitruvius. Among his ideas were that of healthful regions and the design of spaces to create a healthful environment. Vitruvius’ take on the proportions of different spaces and structures have come together in what is known as the Vitruvian Figure, popularized by Leonardo da Vinci.

To discuss how the Vitruvian Figure which is very male and Western has influenced medicine and the focus on public health, Dr. Rafael Bundoc will give a talk at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design of the De La Salle- College of Saint Benilde. The lecture will be on 20 Feb, 2-4pm, and complements the exhibition Vitruvian Figure which will run until 16 April 2015.

The exhibition is the first solo exhibition of Paul Pfeiffer in the Philippines and Asia, and will feature four components composed of old and new works that will give viewers an overview of his development as an artist.

Dr. Bundoc graduated from the College of Medinine of the University of the Philippines. He is a fellow of both the Phil Orthopedic Association and the Phil College of Surgeons. He has received the Ten Outstanding Young Men TOYM Award in the Field of Medicine (1997), the Ten Outstanding Young Scientist Award (2000) and the Metrobank Outstanding Teacher award.