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Bizarre and captivating images, including closeup details and revealing crosssections, make all too clear the fascinations of both doctors and artists of the time The Sick Rose is a visual tour through the golden age of medical illustration. The nineteenth century experienced an explosion of epidemics such as cholera and diphtheria, driven by industrialization, urbanization and poor hygiene. In this precolorphotography era, accurate images were relied upon to teach students and aid diagnosis. The best examples, featured here, are remarkable pieces of art that attempted to elucidate the mysteries of the body, and the successive onset of each affliction. Bizarre and captivating images, including closeup details and revealing crosssections, make all too clear the fascinations of both doctors and artists of the time. Barnett illuminates the fears and obsessions of a society gripped by disease, yet slowly coming to understand and combat it. The age also saw the acceptance of vaccination and the germ theory, and notable diagrams that transformed public health, such as John Snows cholera map and Florence Nightingales pioneering histograms, are included and explained. Organized by disease, The Sick Rose ranges from littleknown ailments now all but forgotten to the epidemics that shaped the modern age. It is a fascinating Wunderkammer of a book that will enthrall artists, students, designers, scientists and the incurably curious everywhere.
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This book has amazing artwork and detail, but I found some sections a bit hard to get through. It's packed with info, which is great, but it can feel overwhelming. Still, I think it's worth having in your collection if you're serious about medical illustration.
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Emma Li
A must-have for illustration lovers
If you appreciate the intersection of art and science, 'The Sick Rose' is fantastic. The illustrations are detailed and captivating. I bought it for reference in my art classes, and it has sparked so many ideas!
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Carlos Jimenez
Not what I expected
I thought this book would be more straightforward and less academic. While the illustrations are beautiful, the text is pretty dense and scholarly. It might not be the best fit for casual readers, but for professionals, it could be beneficial.
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Nisha Patel
Incredible depth and detail
I was blown away by 'The Sick Rose'! The depth of medical knowledge combined with the intricate illustrations makes it a unique resource. I bought it for my daughter who's studying biology, and she can’t put it down. Highly engaging book!
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Amelia Tran
Beautiful illustrations and informative
I bought 'The Sick Rose' for my medical studies and I absolutely love it! The illustrations are stunning and really help in understanding the complexities of diseases. It's a must-have for anyone interested in medical illustration or just curious about how art can depict science.
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