Human Anatomy : From the Renaissance of the digital age

Benjamin A. Rifkin & Michael J. Ackerman

ISBN 10: 0810955458 / ISBN 13: 9780810955455

Published by Harry N Abrams, 2006

About this Item

Book Good Condition. Dust jack Good condition sticky tape along the spin of book. text body clean. Spine and front and back board good. Mark on top book block left. This Lavish illustrated book chronicles the remarkable history of anatomical illustration from the Renaissance to the Digital Visible Human project of today. It survey five and one-half centuries of meticulous visual description by anatomists and artist will be a welcome addition to the libraries of artists, art students, doctors and anyone interested in the history of science.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Human Anatomy : From the Renaissance of the digital age
• Publisher: Harry N Abrams
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810955458
• ISBN 13: 9780810955455
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

Lavishly illustrated anatomy books have long been prized by artists, physicians, and other educated readers. Human Anatomy is the first authoritative history of anatomical illustration to include the most recent scientific discoveries and digital imagery. The book includes concise biographies of the great anatomists of history, as well as superb reproductions of anatomical renderings by Leonardo da Vinci, Vesalius, and many others, showing how science and art worked harmoniously to disseminate an evolving understanding of the human mechanism and how it operates. Spanning five centuries, Human Anatomy is an invaluable addition to the libraries of artists, doctors, and general science readers everywhere.

About the Authors

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.

Michael J. Ackerman is a biomedical engineer and a pioneer in the field of medical informatics. He was the primary developer of the initial concept for the Visible Human Project, and has received numerous science awards. He lives in Maryland.

Judith Folkenberg is a freelance writer. She lives in Maryland.