Flesh and Bones: The Art of Anatomy

$50.00 at The Getty Museum.

Monique KornellWith contributions by Thisbe Gensler, Naoko Takahatake, and Erin Travers This illustrated volume examines the different methods artists and anatomists used to reveal the inner workings of the human body and evoke wonder in its form. For centuries, anatomy was a fundamental component of artistic training, as artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo sought to skillfully portray the human form. In Europe, illustrations that captured the complex structure of the body—spectacularly…