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Anatomy

Exploring the Human Body
By Phaidon Editors
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Anatomy: Exploring the Human Body presents a visually compelling survey of over 5,000 years of anatomical image-making. Featuring 300 remarkable works selected by an international panel, the book reveals the incredible complexity of the human body, from head to toe. It explores the intricate functions of body systems like nerves, muscles, and organs through a vibrant mix of iconic and rarely seen illustrations.
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This book is ideal for readers fascinated by human anatomy, medical history, art lovers, and anyone intrigued by the visual evolution of how we understand the body.

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A stunning tribute to our eternal fascination with the human body

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Anatomy: Exploring the Human Body is a visually compelling survey of more than 5,000 years of image-making. Through 300 remarkable works, selected and curated by an international panel of anatomists, curators, academics, and specialists, the book chronicles the intriguing visual history of human anatomy, showcasing its amazing complexity and our ongoing fascination with the systems and functions of our bodies.

Exploring individual parts of the human body from head to toe, and revealing the intricate functions of body systems, such as the nerves, muscles, organs, digestive system, brain, and senses, this authoritative book presents iconic examples alongside rarely seen, breathtaking works.

The 300 entries are arranged with juxtapositions of contrasting and complementary illustrations to allow for thought-provoking, lively, and stimulating reading.

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'An astonishing range of medical illustrations, ancient artifacts, contemporary art and microscopic views form around the world... the kaleidoscopic volume inspires genuine awe.' - The New York Times Book Review

'The massive volume... displays, in democratic profusion, more than 250 attempts at anatomical visualization.' - The Wall Street Journal

'Visually interesting.' - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

'Fascinating.' - Art Quarterly

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780714879888

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Thomas Schnalke
  • Contributions by Dame Sue Black

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 2444g

Pages: 344

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About the Author

Professor Thomas Schnalke is director of the Berliner Medizinhistorischen Museums der Charite.

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