Posts tagged art is in the anatomy
Book Autopsy by Kathleen Sawyer.
Reminiscent of the anatomical books of yesteryear, this book autopsy begins with the sutured incisions on the first page and move through many layers of tissue and organs as the reader continues. From lungs, to heart, to bowel, this is a wonderfully conceived project.
Plate 81 from The anatomy of the arteries of the human body, with its applications to pathology and operative surgery by Richard Quain.
When I look at this illustration, I am truly impressed with the detail of it all. I also find myself unable to shake the thoughts of compartment syndrome, necrotizing fasciitis, and deep vein thrombosis as I inspect its details, says the medical mind that does not know when to quit.
Heart by Aleksandr Kuskov.
The heart is special. In a lifetime, our hearts will beat over 2 billion times. It is a pump, a hard working machine, that drives us through the day and night, through the good and bad. It is the first organ to fully function when we are conceived; it is one of the last organs to fail.
And of course, it is the only organ that falls in love.
Archer by Scott Eaton.
It is through the synchronous and collaborative efforts of every muscle in our body that makes our every day movements possible.
The Hypodermic Syringe by Mariana Silva.
An info-graphic about the history and culture of the hypodermic syringe from its creation to the present day. It is both educational and stylish.
Waste by Elliott Mariess, Lewis Woolner, Ashley Maine, Laura Bowman and Jamie Breach.
A full skeleton made from plastic cutlery. The quote: “can somebody please remove these cutleries from my knees,” from Flight of the Conchords immediately springs to mind. Amazing.
Dissected Classical Sculpture by Cao Hui.
Reflecting on the past and on himself, Cao Hui breathes new life into the art, bridging the gap between the classical and the modern interpretations of human beings.
Muscle Skin Suit by Tomek Pietek.
Imagine seeing a runner or bicyclist on the road, bare, raw muscle weathering a chilling wind. It would be an impressive sight. From the detail to the texture. A real head turner.
Table XXI from Topographisch-anatomischer Atlas: nach Durchschnitten an gefrornen Cadavern by Wilhelm Braune.
This is a very beautiful illustration with impeccable detail from the mid- to late-19th century. It shows a neat cross section of the pelvis and the various loops of bowel. It even features the asymmetrical sectioning of the femur, like a historical CT in colour.
Blood of Grapes, Wine Bottles Shaped Like the Human Heart by Constantin Bolimond.
Now that is very clever. I could see this being a nice thank you gift for a cardiologist or a hematologist. I love the fluid shape and the high contrast used in the design. It really makes for an eye-catching shape that just immediately grabs you and will not let go.
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