Anatomy

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.