Medical conditions in works of art

摘要

Various art forms have been used to facilitate medical education, perhaps most notably in the study of anatomy. Anatomical enquiry has contributed much to the accurate representation of the human form by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Conversely, modern medical artists combine a wealth of medical knowledge and artistic talent to represent pathological conditions in a visual context. Emery and Emery (2006) used examples of artwork to catalogue the development of diagnostic techniques and medical treatments and explore the changing nature of the profession and its role in society.