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The Art of Anatomy in Medieval Europe
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- Book Synopsis
- This book is the first modern history of medieval European anatomical images. Richly illustrated, it explores the many ways in which medieval surgeons, doctors, monks and artists understood and depicted human anatomy. Taylor McCall refutes the common misconception that Renaissance artists and anatomists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Andreas Vesalius were the 'fathers' of anatomy, and the first to perform scientific human dissection; on the contrary, she proves these Renaissance figures drew upon centuries of visual and written tradition in their works.This interdisciplinary book will appeal to general audiences interested in the history of the body and medical professionals curious about the history of their discipline, as well as historians of art, medicine and medieval culture.
- About The Author
- Taylor McCall is the Managing Editor of Speculum: A Journal of Medieval Studies and has held positions at the British Library, University College London and Christie's. She has published widely in the fields of medieval medicine and art.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781789146813
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books, (01 June 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 224
- Weight
- 566 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 138 x 22 mm
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