In this week's lectures, a major topic that was discussed is how medicine is a form of art. This is an interesting concept that makes sense in many phases such as X Rays, MRI's, and CAT scans. All three of these art forms use radiation to produce pictures in order for doctors and medical specialists to diagnose patients. It was interesting that throughout history medicine had only been seen as a form of art and that if a person used tools or instruments they were considered artists, and in this case the body was the canvas.
Another very interesting display of art is the Body Worlds Exhibit, which is an example of both art and medicine. This display allows for the average person to gain a better understanding of the human body, both male and female. They also show the bodies in action with a sports themed exhibit which is amazing as well. Gunther von Hagens used a method called plastination to reveal inner anatomical structures.
The Hippocratic Oath is an oath that is agreed upon by all doctors that they will perform their duties to the best of their abilities, and in this oath it specifically states that, "I will remember that there is art to medicine as well as science..." This is important to understand and remember that there is an importance placed in art when performing science. When using tools in surgery a doctor is creating a masterpiece, one that is carefully crafted, just as an artist painting a picture, or creating a statue.
Sources:
Tyson, Peter. "The Hippocratic Oath Today." NOVA. March 27, 2001. October 27, 2013. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/hippocratic-oath-today.html>
Vesna, Victoria. "Medicine." YouTube. Lecture. April 21, 2012. October 27, 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep0M2bOM9Tk>
Gromala, Diane. "American Rivera" TedxTalks. YouTube. Dec 7, 2011. October 27, 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRdarMz--Pw>
"Orlan Carnal Art Documentary" YouTube. March 13, 2011. October 27, 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no_66MGu0Oo#t=25>
Casini, Silvia. "Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as Mirror and Portrait: MRI Configurations between Science and the Arts"
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