In this expanded edition of a classic work, Schider's complete, historical text is accompanied by a wealth of anatomical illustrations. A variety of plates showcasing master artists — including Leonardo, Rubens, Michelangelo, Muybridge, and Vesalius — and their classic works on anatomy ar... read more
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In this expanded edition of a classic work, Schider's complete, historical text is accompanied by a wealth of anatomical illustrations. A variety of plates showcasing master artists — including Leonardo, Rubens, Michelangelo, Muybridge, and Vesalius — and their classic works on anatomy are also included. Features 593 illustrations.
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