Bodies of Stone: Petrification and Human Anatomy in 19th and 20th Century Italy Event description In the 19th century, the development of natural sciences resulted in methods aimed at mineralising anatomical specimens. Italy in particular saw a surge of preparations that aspired to find the best technique to preserve bodies for artistic activities, scientific museum collections, educational purposes and even commemorative uses. This presentation will deal with the most recent advances in the knowledge of such medical mummies, and will present case studies shedding new light on how these specimens were prepared. Mar 07 2016 17.30 - 18.30 Bodies of Stone: Petrification and Human Anatomy in 19th and 20th Century Italy Join Dario Piombino-Mascali as he explores early techniques for preserving bodies for anatomical teaching and exhibitions on Monday 7 March 2016. Teviot Lecture Theatre Doorway 5, Old Medical School Teviot Place Edinburgh EH8 9AG How to find us
Bodies of Stone: Petrification and Human Anatomy in 19th and 20th Century Italy Event description In the 19th century, the development of natural sciences resulted in methods aimed at mineralising anatomical specimens. Italy in particular saw a surge of preparations that aspired to find the best technique to preserve bodies for artistic activities, scientific museum collections, educational purposes and even commemorative uses. This presentation will deal with the most recent advances in the knowledge of such medical mummies, and will present case studies shedding new light on how these specimens were prepared. Mar 07 2016 17.30 - 18.30 Bodies of Stone: Petrification and Human Anatomy in 19th and 20th Century Italy Join Dario Piombino-Mascali as he explores early techniques for preserving bodies for anatomical teaching and exhibitions on Monday 7 March 2016. Teviot Lecture Theatre Doorway 5, Old Medical School Teviot Place Edinburgh EH8 9AG How to find us
Mar 07 2016 17.30 - 18.30 Bodies of Stone: Petrification and Human Anatomy in 19th and 20th Century Italy Join Dario Piombino-Mascali as he explores early techniques for preserving bodies for anatomical teaching and exhibitions on Monday 7 March 2016.
