Human Anatomy: From the Renaissance to the Digital Age [Hardcover]

Benjamin A. Rifkin (Author), Michael J. Ackerman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0810955458 | ISBN-13: 978-0810955455 | Publication Date: May 2, 2006 | Edition: 1

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.

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About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 344 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; 1 edition (May 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810955458
• ISBN-13: 978-0810955455
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #219,397 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Images, Thin Text, May 7, 2009

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Joshua Kupetz (Denver) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Anatomy: From the Renaissance to the Digital Age (Hardcover)

As a collection of anatomical images (the authors' intent, I believe), this book is extraordinary. Unfortunately, the accompanying text is too cursory, only giving the scantest amount of context to accompany the images. Singer's Short History of Anatomy from the Greeks to Harvey (despite its conspiratorial tone) and Sawday's The Body Emblazoned: Dissection and the Human Body in Renaissance Culture work well with this text to give a more-comprehensive view.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, September 4, 2007

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This review is from: Human Anatomy: From the Renaissance to the Digital Age (Hardcover)

This is a very good overview of anatomy in art. Great reproductions. It has proven a very good source for images, and the writing is astute and informative.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars anatomically amazing, December 30, 2007

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This review is from: Human Anatomy: From the Renaissance to the Digital Age (Hardcover)

obviously this book is not for everyone, but for those interested in anatomy art, the illustrations are amazing