Art of Vesalius
This book is dedicated to the 500th anniversaryof the birth of Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564).
Vesalius’ experts and adepts focus on his life andwork, the new insights he gave on the anatomyof the human body and the influence he had onthe medical profession throughout the centuries.Special attention is given to the iconography inVesalius’ “Fabrica” and “Epitome”, which, as anew medium of expression, has incited doctorsand artists alike to copy the magnificentrenaissance drawings.
The renewed interest in Vesalius’ texts and drawingsis illustrated in this publication.
Art of Vesalius
This book is dedicated to the 500th anniversaryof the birth of Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564).
Vesalius’ experts and adepts focus on his life andwork, the new insights he gave on the anatomyof the human body and the influence he had onthe medical profession throughout the centuries.Special attention is given to the iconography inVesalius’ “Fabrica” and “Epitome”, which, as anew medium of expression, has incited doctorsand artists alike to copy the magnificentrenaissance drawings.
The renewed interest in Vesalius’ texts and drawingsis illustrated in this publication.