History of Printing Medical Texts
The Work of Andreas Vesalius
Andreas Vesalius (31 December 1514 – 15 October 1564) was a Renaissance physician in the 16th century who played a major role in advancing the study of anatomy through his most famous work, De humani corporis fabrica libri septem. Vesalius believed that anatomy could only be taught and learned through dissection and observation,[1] which was reflected in his detailed anatomical models and descriptions. His conception of the human body as a system of interconnected parts pioneered a new method of studying and teaching anatomy that closely resembles modern practices.[2]
De humani corporis fabrica libri septem
A very well-preserved copy of the Vesalius' De humani corporis fabrica libri septem can be found in the World Digital Library.
Resources
- Cambiaghi, Marco. "Andreas Vesalius (1514–1564)." Journal of Neurology, vol. 264, no. 8, 2017, pp. 1828-1830.
- Baigrie, Brian S. Scientific Revolutions : Primary Texts In the History of Science. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004.