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Description
This is the brilliant anatomical text of Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564), which revolutionized the study of gross anatomy. Within, he identified and named structures heretofore unknown, including the malleus and incus, which he referred to as the hammer and anvil. However, his work on the ear was not as thorough or as complete as that he did for other organs. He added nothing to the knowledge of the Eustachian tube, and provided only superficial information about the labyrinth. Most startling, however, was his omission of the stapes.
It is generally accepted that the art of the Fabrica was done by Jan Stephen van Calcar (ca. 1499-1546/50), student of the great artist, Titian. Considered to be a "second Titian," his portraits were, at times, confused with the great master. Dr. Pappas raises some doubt of Calcar's involvement in certain illustrations.
It is generally accepted that the art of the Fabrica was done by Jan Stephen van Calcar (ca. 1499-1546/50), student of the great artist, Titian. Considered to be a "second Titian," his portraits were, at times, confused with the great master. Dr. Pappas raises some doubt of Calcar's involvement in certain illustrations.
Title
De humani corporis fabrica libri septem ...
Creator
Vesalius, Andreas, 1514-1564.
Publisher
Basileae : Ex officina Joannis Oporini
Date
1543
Subject
Human anatomy -- Early works to 1800
Human dissection
Human dissection
Source
Contributor
Given by Dr. Lawrence Reynolds; belongs to the Reynolds-Finley Historical Library, UAB Libraries, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Format
Book: [10] pages, 659, that is, 663 pages, [37] pages : illustrations (woodcuts), portrait ; 43 cm folio.
Language
Latin
Greek
Hebrew
Greek
Hebrew