Human Anatomy

Depicting the Body from the Renaissance to Today

Author: Benjamin A. Rifkin, Michael J. Ackerman and Judith Folkenberg

A sourcebook showcasing an astonishing range of anatomical illustration across half a millennium

Chronicles the history of anatomical illustration from the Renaissance to the digital Visible Human project. This title surveys five and a half centuries of meticulous visual description by anatomists and artists. It is suitable for artists, art students, doctors and those who are interested in the history of science.

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A sourcebook showcasing an astonishing range of anatomical illustration across half a millennium

Description

This lavishly illustrated book chronicles the remarkable history of anatomical illustration from the Renaissance to the digital Visible Human project of today. Its survey of five and a half centuries of meticulous visual description by anatomists and artists will be a welcome addition to the libraries of artists, art students, doctors and anyone interested in the history of science.

Critic Reviews

'Stunning illustrations' - Nature 'Fascinating and at times gruesome' - BBC History Magazine 'Compelling' - The Scotsman 'Remarkable ... charts the visualization of the human body over 600 years' - Daily Telegraph 'Mesmeric ... a macabre and illuminating survey of anatomical art' - Guardian

About the Author

Benjamin A. Rifkin is an art historian with a keen interest in the meanings of images in their historical context. He is currently working on studies of Rembrandt's history paintings and the European discovery of the Caribbean. Rifkin lives in New York City.