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Routledge Visualizing Medieval Medicine and Natural History

Name: Routledge Visualizing Medieval Medicine and Natural History
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex world of scientific illustration with Visualizing Medieval Medicine and Natural History, 1200-1550. This volume from the AVISTA Studies in the History of Medieval Technology, Science and Art series examines how images in medieval and early modern treatises functioned differently than modern scientific diagrams. Instead of providing realistic depictions, these illustrations in medicine, pharmacy, and natural history often challenge our understanding of how visual information was used. This book analyzes a wide range of sources, including herbals, surgery manuals, lay health guides, and manuscripts of Pliny's Natural History. By studying diverse materials such as cinquecento paintings and Leonardo's notebooks, the text addresses fundamental questions about the purpose and utility of medical imagery during this era. This academic work is designed for readers interested in the history of science, art history, and the evolution of medical documentation. It provides a deep look into how visual culture shaped the way knowledge about the natural world and human health was recorded and shared between 1200 and 1550.

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Part of the AVISTA Studies in the History of Medieval Technology, Science and Art series for academic depth.

Analyzes diverse sources including herbals, surgery manuals, and lay health guides.

Examines the specific roles of medical and scientific illustrations in early modern treatises.

Includes studies of historical works such as Leonardo's notebooks and Pliny's Natural History.

Provides a detailed look at the relationship between art and pharmacy from 1200 to 1550.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0754652963
Category: Books > Subjects > Science, Nature & Maths > History & Philosophy > History of Science
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 October 2006
Listed Since: 29 January 2007

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