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- Title
SCULPTING A NEW FRONTIER: The Evolution of Art in Medicine.
- Authors
GRIGNANO, VERONICA; OLEJARZ, MATTHEW; SUN, DEVLYN
- Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Across human history, the intersection between the visual arts and human anatomy has revealed an unlikely partnership between scientific accuracy and creative artistry. From historical anatomical sketches to current 3D medical models, the visual representation of the human form has facilitated the advancement of modern medicine throughout the world. This relationship has changed the methods of dissemination of healthcare information, aided in the understanding of anatomy, and led to anatomical accuracy in historical works of art. However, the methods by which artistic and anatomical knowledge have been acquired throughout history were not always ethical. In fact, nonconsenting marginalized populations were often the victims of human cadaver dissections that were later adapted to visual representations. Despite this fact, anatomical illustrations in historical and contemporary scientific texts still exhibit a lack of diversity and clear biases toward a depiction of the white male archetype. An improved understanding of the complex interplay between art, anatomy, and the abuse of marginalized groups in these fields is crucial to foster inclusivity and protect the rights and autonomy of all individuals involved in anatomical art-both in the past and the future.
- Subjects
SCULPTURE; HUMAN anatomy; HUMAN beings in art; ART; HUMAN dissection
- Publication
Meducator, 2024, Issue 45, p8
- ISSN
1929-4220
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.35493/medu.45.08