Hideto Fuse is an art critic known for his novel art critiques using materials
such as anatomical charts and death masks. As he introduces the children to the
anatomical charts of Leonardo Da Vinci, Mr. Fuse relates that the reason why
Da Vinci was able to create numerous masterpieces was because in addition to
his genius as a great painter he also had the eyes of an anatomist. The children
practice dissecting a fish, and experience the miracle of the structure of living
beings. After completing the dissection, Mr. Fuse has the children draw a picture
of the fish. The result is thirty-one masterpieces overflowing with the power
of freedom of expression and affection for the lives of small living creatures.
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