The Art of Anatomy in Medieval Europe

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Art of Anatomy in Medieval Europe
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Taylor McCall
SeriesMedieval Lives
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreHistory
Anatomy
ISBN/Barcode 9781789146813
Audience
General
Illustrations 69 illustrations, 50 in colour

Publishing Details

Publisher Reaktion Books
Imprint Reaktion Books
NZ Release Date 1 September 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book is the first modern history of medieval European anatomical images. Richly illustrated, it 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, and the first to perform scientific human dissection; on the contrary, she proves these Renaissance figures drew upon centuries of visual and written tradition in their works. This interdisciplinary book will appeal to general audiences interested in the history of the body and medical professionals curious about the history of their discipline, as well as historians of art, medicine and medieval culture.

Author Biography

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