The Beautiful Brain: The Drawings of Santiago Ramon y Cajal
Araque, Alfonso
ISBN 10: 1419722271 ISBN 13: 9781419722271
Editore: Abrams Books, 2017
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The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR008886460
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At the crossroads of art and science, TheBeautiful Brain presents Nobel Laureate Santiago Ramón y Cajal’s contributions to neuroscience through his groundbreaking artistic brain imagery.
“Among the world’s greatest scientific illustrations. . . . They posit the thing between your ears as an immense cosmic universe, or at least one of the most intricate of all of nature’s creations. That the images are also undeniable as art only adds to the complexity.” —New York Times
Santiago Ramón y Cajal (1852–1934) was the father of modern neuroscience and an exceptional artist. He devoted his life to the anatomy of the brain, the body’s most complex and mysterious organ. His superhuman feats of visualization, based on fanatically precise techniques and countless hours at the microscope, resulted in some of the most remarkable illustrations in the history of science.
This selection of Cajal’s exquisite drawings of brain cells, brain regions, and neural circuits features accessible descriptive commentary, explored in the text from multiple perspectives:
In addition to showcasing Cajal’s contributions to neuroscience and exploring his artistic roots and achievement, The Beautiful Brain looks at his work in relation to contemporary neuroscience imaging, appealing to general readers and professionals alike.
“Among the world’s greatest scientific illustrations. . . . They posit the thing between your ears as an immense cosmic universe, or at least one of the most intricate of all of nature’s creations. That the images are also undeniable as art only adds to the complexity.” —New York Times
Santiago Ramón y Cajal (1852–1934) was the father of modern neuroscience and an exceptional artist. He devoted his life to the anatomy of the brain, the body’s most complex and mysterious organ. His superhuman feats of visualization, based on fanatically precise techniques and countless hours at the microscope, resulted in some of the most remarkable illustrations in the history of science.
This selection of Cajal’s exquisite drawings of brain cells, brain regions, and neural circuits features accessible descriptive commentary, explored in the text from multiple perspectives:
- Larry W. Swanson describes Cajal’s contributions to neuroscience
- Lyndel King and Eric Himmel explore his artistic roots and achievement
- Eric A. Newman provides commentary on the drawings
- Janet M. Dubinsky describes contemporary neuroscience imaging techniques
In addition to showcasing Cajal’s contributions to neuroscience and exploring his artistic roots and achievement, The Beautiful Brain looks at his work in relation to contemporary neuroscience imaging, appealing to general readers and professionals alike.
Informazioni sugli autori:
Larry W. Swanson is the author of Brain Architecture (2012) and a past president of the Society for Neuroscience. He is a neuroscientist at the University of Southern California.
Eric A. Newman, Alfonso Araque, and Janet Dubinsky are distinguished neuroscientists at the University of Minnesota.
Lyndel King is the director and chief curator of the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis.
Eric Himmel is editor in chief at Abrams Books, New York.
Eric A. Newman, Alfonso Araque, and Janet Dubinsky are distinguished neuroscientists at the University of Minnesota.
Lyndel King is the director and chief curator of the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis.
Eric Himmel is editor in chief at Abrams Books, New York.
Larry W. Swanson is the author of Brain Architecture (2012) and a past president of the Society for Neuroscience. He is a neuroscientist at the University of Southern California.
Eric A. Newman, Alfonso Araque, and Janet Dubinsky are distinguished neuroscientists at the University of Minnesota.
Lyndel King is the director and chief curator of the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis.
Eric Himmel is editor in chief at Abrams Books, New York.
Eric A. Newman, Alfonso Araque, and Janet Dubinsky are distinguished neuroscientists at the University of Minnesota.
Lyndel King is the director and chief curator of the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis.
Eric Himmel is editor in chief at Abrams Books, New York.
Larry W. Swanson is the author of Brain Architecture (2012) and a past President of the Society for Neuroscience. He is a neuroscientist at the University of Southern California. Eric A. Newman, Alfonso Araque, and Janet Dubinsky are distinguished neuroscientists at the University of Minnesota. Lyndel King is the director and chief curator of the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis. Eric Himmel is editor in chief at Abrams Books, New York.
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Titolo: The Beautiful Brain: The Drawings of ...
Casa editrice: Abrams Books
Data di pubblicazione: 2017
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good
Edizione: seconda edizione