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Andreas Vesalius and the Fabrica in the age of printing : art, anatomy and printing in the Italian Renaissance /

Andreas Vesalius's fame derives from his writing of what is perhaps the most famous book in the history of medical science, 'De humanis corporis fabrica' (1543), a treatise that within a few years transformed the imperfect art of anatomy into a modern science. This extraordinary work,...

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Other Authors:	Canalis, Rinaldo F. (Editor), Ciavolella, Massimo, 1942- (Editor)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Turnhout : Brepols, [2018]
Series:	Cursor mundi (Turnhout, Belgium) ; v. 33.
Subjects:	Vesalius, Andreas, > 1514-1564. > De humani corporis fabrica > Influence. Vesalius, Andreas, > 1514-1564. > De humani corporis fabrica. Vesalius, Andreas, > 1515-1564. > De humani corporis fabrica. De humani corporis fabrica (Vesalius, Andreas) Anatomy, Artistic > History. Human anatomy > Early works to 1800. Medical illustration > History. Medical publishing > History. Anatomie. Druckgrafik. Illustration. Kunst. Anatomy, Artistic > history. History, Early Modern 1451-1600. Medical Illustration > history. Printing > history. Italy. Italien.

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