Anatomica

Name: Anatomica
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SKU: 9781786275714
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The Exquisite and Unsettling Art of Human Anatomy

By Joanna Ebenstein

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Summary

Anatomica explores the rich and evolving art of human anatomy from the 14th to the 20th century. Joanna Ebenstein presents over 250 striking images that reveal not only anatomical facts but also shifting cultural ideas about the body's representation. The book captures the delicate balance between beauty and the unsettling, offering a stunning visual journey through history's anatomical artworks.
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Anatomica

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book suits readers interested in arts and culture, medical history, and those fascinated by the macabre or unusual aspects of human anatomy. It is ideal for art lovers, historians, and anyone who appreciates visually rich, thought-provoking collections.

Visually strong set of illustrations given prominence for the first time in a book

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"There's a fine line between the horrible and the sublime, and Joanna Ebenstein's Anatomica: The Exquisite and Unsettling Art of Human Anatomy walks it." – New York Times Book Review

For centuries, humankind has sought to know itself through an understanding of the body, in sickness and in health, inside and out. This fascination left in its wake a rich body of artworks that demonstrate not only the facts of the human body, but also the ways in which our ideas about the body and its proper representation have changed over time.

At times both beautiful and unsettling, illustrated anatomy continues to hold our interest today, and is frequently referenced in popular culture. Anatomica brings together some of the most striking, fascinating, and bizarre artworks from the 14th through 20th century, exploring human anatomy in one beautiful volume, with over 250 images.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised as a "lovingly curated and beautifully printed collection," Anatomica appeals to morbid enthusiasts and admirers of the strange and exquisite alike. Caitlin Doughty calls it a must-have, while the C Word: The Conservator's Podcast describes it as a coffee table book to savour visually. The New York Times Book Review highlights its fine line between horror and sublime, affirming Joanna Ebenstein's skill in presenting the morbid and fascinating.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786275714

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 263.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Joanna Ebenstein Laurence King Publishing Non-Fiction

About the Author

Joanna Ebenstein is an internationally recognised expert in the art of anatomy and creator of the Morbid Anatomy blog, library and event series. Her books include Death: A Graveside Companion and The Anatomical Venus both for Thames and Hudson.

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