Posts tagged art is in the anatomy
Cubital Fossa Dissection.
Now that I have transitioned to clinical teaching, one of the aspects of medicine I do miss is the anatomical teaching. The dissection sessions were always very fascinating to me, and to be able to see things unfold, layer by layer, was a transformative educational experience. There was simply nothing quite like it.
Anatomy Map.
Shannon Rankin’s anatomical maps inspire me to imagine the life of a red blood cell. Travelling across mountain ranges of muscles and tissue, through the lakes and rivers of venous blood, sight seeing the city hubs of nodes, organs, and acupuncture points, what a four month road trip that would be.
Corezone by Dorota Skalska and Adnieszka Mazur.
Some things are best left unsaid; others needed to be lifted off our chest. Here, the Corezone allows one to deposit their thoughts and feelings into the bank of its porcelain walls. For those heavy moments that are too much of a burden to constantly wear around our necks.
Organ-Shaped Concrete Necklaces by IVANKA.
There is a very Art Deco vibe about these necklaces that I find very striking. Perhaps its the chiseled look or the simplicity of these distilled shapes but I find them very lovely.
Venus de Medici circa early 18th century by Francesco Calenzuoli (1796-1821).
In my first two years of medical training, I was fortunate enough to have didactic anatomical teachings supplemented with laboratory dissections of cadavers.
In the history of medical training, wax models such as the one above were used for teaching anatomy to medical students. Model makers could be consulted to pick out and emphasize body features and thus make the structures and functions easier to understand. In times when few bodies were available for dissection, detailed models would be highly sought after as a substitute.
Today, prosections - carefully dissected body parts - can be infused with paraffin to make them more hardy compared to the formaldehyde-only treated bodies. In many respects, these waxy organs serve the same purpose as its earlier predecessors: allowing generations of medical students an opportunity to learn and study.
Dip Pen Anatomy by Alex Konahin.
I love the artistry that one can achieve from a simple pen. From the emotions conveyed through type to the beauty expressed in art. These dip pen works by Latvian illustrator Alex Konahin are the latest pieces to catch my eye.
Be sure to also check out Alex’s Tumblr.
Transverse section of the head from Topographisch-anatomischer atlas nach durchschnitten an gefrorenen cadavern by anatomist Wilhelm Braune and artist C. Schmiedel.
This is such a beautiful work of art. Created in the late 19th century, it becomes even more impressive when you discover that it was created through a process of chromolithography, a painstakingly slow process that required both patience and precision.
Hand-Painted Anatomical Macarons by Miss Insomnia Tulip.
Who says you cannot have fun with your food. Here is some more creative food for thought.
Art is in the Anatomy.
A little bit of abstracted cardiology never hurt on a Friday morning.
Medical Collages by Casey Cripe.
Perpetually in progress. Living. Growing. Evolving. These anatomical collages are absolutely amazing. Be sure to check out the rest of Casey Cripe’s collages on his Flickr stream.
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