Author: BELL, CHARLES.
Title: Essays On The Anatomy Of Expression In Painting.
Description: Special Edition; Med. 4to; pp. [ii], xii, 186, [2]; numerous b/w. illustrations, marbled endpapers, bound in genuine top-grain cowhide, edges gilded and covers are brass-die stamped in 22-karat gold, cover stampings and design of the edition by Daniel B. Bianchi and Selma Ordever, fine copy. together with 28 page booklet being "Notes From The Editors" Alabama; Classics of medicine Library; 1984. The book though designed primarily for artists, was of great interest to anatomists as well, since it explained and illustrated the action of the muscles and nerves involved in portraying various emotions. Beautifully written, the work reveals Bell's deep understanding of both disciplines.
Keywords: mde medicine Anatomy art human body physiologist history
Title: Essays On The Anatomy Of Expression In Painting.
Description: Special Edition; Med. 4to; pp. [ii], xii, 186, [2]; numerous b/w. illustrations, marbled endpapers, bound in genuine top-grain cowhide, edges gilded and covers are brass-die stamped in 22-karat gold, cover stampings and design of the edition by Daniel B. Bianchi and Selma Ordever, fine copy. together with 28 page booklet being "Notes From The Editors" Alabama; Classics of medicine Library; 1984. The book though designed primarily for artists, was of great interest to anatomists as well, since it explained and illustrated the action of the muscles and nerves involved in portraying various emotions. Beautifully written, the work reveals Bell's deep understanding of both disciplines.
Keywords: mde medicine Anatomy art human body physiologist history
Price: AUD 150.00 = appr. US$ 103.78 Seller: Time Booksellers
- Book number: 104850
- Book number: 104850