The Fabric of the Body: European Traditions of Anatomical Illustration Tapa dura - 1992

Clarendon Press, 1992. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,2350grams, ISBN:0192611984

Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1992. Hardcover. Quarto, xx, 638 pages. In Good plus condition with a Very Good slipcase. Slipcase in glossy illustrated paper. Spine is brown with gold print. Boards in brown cloth. Slight blemish on rear. Text block has bookplate on front pastedown. Illustrated: b&w and color plates. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, Quarto and Folio Case. 1379422. FP New Rockville Stock.

Oxford : Oxford University Press , 1992. 1st edition. Hardcover. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth, in a fine slip-case. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xx, 638 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Anatomists, scribes, and printers -- Pre-scientific anatomical illustration -- The beginnings of factual anatomical illustration -- Leonardo da Vinci -- The great leap forward -- Consolidation -- Baroque anatomy -- Anatomy in the Netherlands: 1600-1800 -- The classical tradition develops in Germany -- Italian anatomical engravings circa 1800 -- Early British anatomical illustration to 1750 -- British obstetrical atlases of the eighteenth century -- British anatomical illustration, 1775-1830 -- New methods in anatomical illustration -- The evolution of illustration in modern anatomy texts -- Some themes of the book. Subjects: Medical illustration History;… Leer más