Anatomy : exploring the human body
2019
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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.
Main title:
Anatomy : exploring the human body / [commissioning editor, Victoria Clarke].
Author:
Imprint:
London ; New York : Phaidon Press, 2019.
Collation:
343 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 30 cm.
Notes:
Includes glossaryIncludes select biographies of artistsIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Anatomy: The works -- Timeline -- Anatomy and the body systems -- Glossary -- Biographies -- Index.
ISBN:
9780714879888
Dewey class:
743.49
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
366024
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - Art and Craft | 743.49 ANA | Available |