Journal of Morphological Sciences
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Journal of Morphological Sciences
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Anatomy lessons in the Michelangelo’s works?

Joel Henrique Ellwanger; Deivis de Campos; Humberto Mohr

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Abstract

Michelangelo Bounarroti born in Italy and lived between 1475 and 1564. He had a vast knowledge in anatomy and it is confirmed by the perfection in which human  is represented in his works. This fact draws the attention of scholars from a variety of areas concerning the study of human body to be interested in his art works. We discuss the possible presence of the representation of anatomical structures included in the works of Michelangelo presented by several authors.

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Michelangelo, anatomy, medicine, art, culture.
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