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The Sick Rose: Disease and the Art of Medical Illustration

The Sick Rose: Disease and the Art of Medical Illustration

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by Richard Barnett
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The Sick Rose is a beautifully gruesome and strangely fascinating visual tour through disease in an age before colour photography. This stunning volume, combining detailed illustrations of afflicted patients from some of the world's rarest medical books, forms an unforgettable and profoundly human reminder of mankind's struggle with disease. Incorporating historic maps, pioneering charts and contemporary case notes, Richard Barnett's evocative overview reveals the fears and obsessions of an era gripped by epidemics.

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ISBN13: 9780500517345
ISBN10: 0500517347
Language: English
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Year: 2014
Format: Hardcover

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    Gruesome medical illustrations revealing historic disease fears.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're fascinated by medical history and the artistry behind early disease diagnosis, this book offers a captivating glimpse into a time when illustrations were vital for understanding illness. Richard Barnett brings together rare images and stories that show both the clinical and human sides of battling disease, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
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