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A stunning tribute to our eternal fascination with the human body "; and the latest in the bestselling ´Explorer´ Collection

Anatomy: Exploring the Human Body is a visually

compelling survey of more than 5,000 years of

image-making. Through 300 remarkable works,

selected and curated by an international panel

of anatomists, curators, academics, and

specialists, the book chronicles the intriguing

visual history of human anatomy, showcasing its

amazing complexity and our ongoing fascination

with the systems and functions of our bodies.

Exploring individual parts of the human body

from head to toe, and revealing the intricate

functions of body systems, such as the nerves,

muscles, organs, digestive system, brain, and

senses, this authoritative book presents iconic

examples alongside rarely seen, breathtaking

works. The 300 entries are arranged with

juxtapositions of contrasting and complementary

illustrations to allow for thought-provoking, lively,

and stimulating reading.

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