Anatomy: Exploring the Human Body

A stunning tribute to our enduring fascination with the human body, Anatomy: Exploring the Human Body is a visually compelling survey spanning 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 the systems and functions of our bodies. It explores individual parts from head to toe and reveals the intricate functions of body systems such as the nerves, muscles, organs, digestive system, brain and senses. Iconic examples sit alongside rarely seen, breathtaking works, with juxtapositions that invite thought-provoking, lively and stimulating reading.

The collection presents an authoritative overview, pairing striking illustrations with concise context to illuminate how our understanding of anatomy has evolved over millennia. The entries are organized to encourage comparison and reflection, offering readers a rich panorama of artistic and scientific approaches to the body. The edition is part of the bestselling Explorer Collection, highlighting a continued interest in the anatomy of the human form.

• 300 works selected by an international panel
• Covers nerves, muscles, organs, brain, senses
• Juxtapositions of contrasting and complementary illustrations
• More than 5,000 years of image-making
• Hardcover edition by Phaidon Press
• 352 pages, publication information included

• Anatomy: Exploring the Human Body
• Phaidon Press, 16/10/2019, 352 pages, hardcover