George Bartisch - Different layers of the Human Brain, “Ophthalmodouleia”, 1583.
Georg Bartisch was a surgeon and an inventor, but he is remembered primarily for his “Ophthamoduleia” (literally ”eye-service”), a treatise on diseases and disorders of the eye. The 1583 text is notable for several reasons. First, it is widely considered the first Renaissance treatise on eye disorders and surgery. Secondly, though most serious texts were written in Latin at the time, the Ophthalmodouleia was published in the vernacular, German. Finally, the book, which Bartisch published at his own expense, included ninety one full-page woodcuts, several of which were layered to act as flaps. As a result, the reader could examine different layers of the human brain by flipping through the woodcuts. This experience simulated the process of dissection for students, professionals, and the general public.
11 junho 2015
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