Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci
Biology
and Art
Biology is a science that renders itself perfectly fine
to ART through graphics, drawings, images,
sculpture, even music inspired by genetic
information. Here we provide links to art and
information about the relationship between art and
biology and how art influences biological knowledge
and how biology is influencing art.
The skull bisected and
sectioned (1489).
Orthogonal views of
the skeleton (c 151011).
(Collection of Her
Majesty the Queen).
Facts about Leonardo da Vinci: biology, as discussed in
biology: Resurgence of biology:
...who were intent upon a true rendering of the bodies of
animals and men and thus were motivated to gain their
knowledge firsthand by dissection. No individual better
exemplifies the Renaissance than Leonardo da Vinci, whose
anatomical studies of the human form during the late 1400s
and early 1500s were so far in advance of the age that they
included details not recognized until a century later....
Volume 8 : Issue i
Leonardo da Vinci: The Engineer
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Harvey Cushing, Medical Illustrator,
1900 This original drawing, signed and
dated 1900, had as caption: “Showing
relations of the middle meningeal artery
to the operative foramen before and
after elevation of the dura and exposure
of the ganglion.”
Written by Leallyn Murtagh
http://www.med.yale.edu/library/histo
rical/cushing/hopkins.html
Human Anatomy
http://www.gunthergraphics.biz/html/resume.htm
Dental
Illustrations
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http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/The_da_Vinci_code_of
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http://illumin.usc.edu/article.php?articleID=149&page=4
Da Vinci explored the human form with
the same probing mind that he
investigated all his interests, he also
documented his findings in his
notebooks. One of his most famous
sketches, the Vitruvian Man, is often
interpreted solely as an artistic work.
However, it exemplifies his scientific
perspective and interest in the human
form ("Welcome . . ."). As he learned
about the human body, his sense of
wonder at its perfection grew. In addition
to considering the human form the "the
greatest instrument in nature," Da Vinci
also viewed the human body as a
machine that can be analyzed and
understood (Kemp 133). Such an
approach is similar to those who study
biomedical engineering, a field that
focuses on understanding, repairing or
replacing physiological systems in order
to improve medicine ("Welcome . . .").
Art
Artists with a comprehensive knowledge of biology illustrate
biology textbooks, scientific magazines, and newspapers.
Also, individuals who enjoy sculpting, building, and working
with their hands may enjoy a career in dentistry, massage
therapy, or prosthetic fabrication.
The Insect Illustrations of
Cornelia Hesse-Honegger
SwipeLife Magazine.
Left Brain, Right Brain | Art &
Biology
by Don Stewart.
Zoology Illustration
Biology Illustration
Male System Composite on Black
This Male Anatomy Composite image is a very accurate and
aesthetically pleasing rendition of the internal and external
anatomy. We have incorporated the main elements of ten
systems within the human body, with the use of 3D models.
Systems used to create this
image include: - Circulatory
- Digestive
- Endocrine
- Integumentary
- Muscular
- Nervous
- Respiratory
- Skeletal
- Urinary
- Reproductive
Included with this image is an
alpha channel allowing
adaptation of the background
or extraction of the male.
http://www.3dscience.com/3D_Images/Human_Anatomy/System_Co
mposites/Male_System_Composite_on_Black.php
http://einside.kent.edu/?type=art&id=92309
Microbiology Illustration
http://rsolomon.com/botany_illustration_two.html
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Kent State University at Stark senior biology
major Jacqueline Dillard combines her
love of science and passion for art to
create scientific illustrations that have
gained national attention. One of her
more recent drawings was featured on
the cover of the September issue of
The Journal of Paleontology.
“I’m very happy that the journal
selected my drawing to be the cover
artwork for September, and I know the
researcher I did the drawing for is
excited to see his whale fossils
featured, as well,” Dillard says.
The drawing she submitted to the
Journal of Paleontology, to accompany
an article co-authored by Dr. Hans Thewissen of the Northeastern
Ohio Universities College of Medicine, was her first illustration
selected as journal cover art. Dillard’s paleontology illustrations
have been featured in other journals and on Web sites for about
three years.
“If I can manage to get a teaching assistant position in a
graduate program, I would like to find the time to write and
illustrate laboratory manuals for various entomology and
invertebrate zoology labs for undergraduate students,” Dillard
says. “I don't think that there are enough people illustrating these
kinds of books right now that actually know enough about science
to provide students with useful
schematics.”
By Mary Jo Spletzer
Cornelia Hesse-Honegger
My personal weakness for
scientific illustration must have its
origin in the hours, days, and
weeks, spent lying on the floor of
my 10’X12’ bedroom, reading
and rereading the Golden Book
Encyclopedia and the moldy old
biology books I had gathered.
Admittedly, they both lacked plot,
but I was able to supply the story.
http://tapwaterjackson.tumblr.com/p
ost/288071693/cornelia-hessehonegger-illustrations
Physiology Illustration
Botany illustration
The Golden Book of Biology with
Illustrations by Charles Harper.