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The Art of Anatomy in Medieval Europe

By Taylor McCall
Series: Medieval Lives
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The Art of Anatomy in Medieval Europe by Taylor McCall delves into the fascinating interplay between art, science, and religion in medieval Europe. It explores how anatomy, often intersecting with spiritual and philosophical ideas of the time, was depicted and understood through visual art. The book provides an insightful look at how artists and anatomists worked together, influencing the development of medical and artistic knowledge during this period.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by how the human body was perceived and depicted in medieval art and culture. It delves into the historical interplay of science, art, and philosophy, offering a unique look at medieval European anatomical illustrations and their cultural significance.

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The first history of pre-modern European anatomy and its visual culture.

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This book is the first history of medieval European anatomical images. Richly illustrated, The Art of Anatomy in Medieval Europe 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 who performed the first human dissections. On the contrary, she argues that these Renaissance figures drew upon centuries of visual and written tradition in their works.

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McCall's The Art of Anatomy in Medieval Europe is praised for its scholarly depth and visual richness, offering a detailed exploration of medieval anatomical art with a blend of beautiful and grotesque images.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789146813

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 72 illustrations, 57 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Non-Fiction Series: Medieval Lives Taylor McCall

About the Author

Taylor McCall is the managing editor of Speculum: A Journal of Medieval Studies.

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