Book launch : In the shadow of Vesalius

starting 19:00 Brussels time

‘In the shadow of Vesalius’.

order the book here ; http://garant.be/shadow-of-vesalius/

more information here https://clinicalanatomy.com/mtd/911-book-in-the-shadow-of-vesalius

An exciting series of new insights into the life and works of Andreas Vesalius and his friends.

The 16th century was revolutionised by scientific and artistic novelties, not least in the anatomical and medical world.

In this richly illustrated book a multitude of academic scholars present new findings concerning Vesalius and his contemporaries.

One of those discoveries includes a preparatory sketch by Jan Steven van Calcar for a drawing in Vesalius’ famous ‘Fabrica’, called ‘The Philosopher’.

Also authentic letters, written by Vesalius to his friends Benedetto Varchi and Octavo Landi, are presented and translated for the first time and are thoroughly discussed, shedding new light on crucial periods of Vesalius’ life, like his leave from academic Padua, in exchange for imperial service to Charles V, or his contribution in the treatment of Philip II’s son, crown prince Carlos of Spain.

Anatomical novelties, discovered by Vesalius’ friends and contemporaries, are equally broadly exposed, like Canani’s input in human arm musculature or Valverde’s ‘corrections’ of Vesalius’ Epitome. Valverde’s publication became one of the greatest ‘bestsellers’ in anatomy during the 16th and 17th century, thereby spreading the ‘Vesalian Revolution’ all over Europe. Also the relationship between Vesalius and his Paduan room mate John Kay or Caius is scrutinised, as are the lives of a number of family descendants of Vesalius.

That Vesalius influenced artists specialised in anatomical models and drawings are newly acknowledged in this book, as is Vesalius' influence on veterinary medicine.

In short, an inspiring new account of Vesalius’ extraordinary long term influence on anatomy, science and art in general.

PROGRAMME IN ENGLISH TIME !!

18.00 WORDS OF WELCOME

18.05 INTERVIEW BOB VAN HEE

18:10 MATTIA CAIATI

18.15 INTERVIEW MARK GARDINER

18.20 INTERVIEW THEO DIRIX

18.25 INTERVIEW VIVIAN NUTTON

18.30 MUSICAL INTERLUDE Liselotte Sels

18.35 INTERVIEW DANIEL MARGOCSY

18.40 INTERVIEW JACQUELINE VONS

18.45 INTERVIEW TOM QUISENAERT

18.50 CELEBRATION OMER STEENO

( FRANCIS VAN GLABBEEK & PASCALE POLLIER)

19.00 MUSICAL INTERLUDE Liselotte Sels

19.15 END ( approx ) - 20:15 BRUSSELS TIME

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BELGIUM BRUSSELS : 19 h

GREECE : 20 h

GREENWICH TIME -UK 18 h

GRENADA ST GEORGES USA :14 h

CALIFORNIA USA :10 h

RIGA : 20 h

ITALY 19 h

AUSTRALIA ( Perth ) + 7 hours 02 AM on 14 November ’20 !!

AUSTRALIA MID + 8 hours 03 AM on 14 November 20 !!

Organising committee

Bob Van Hee ( author and editor) , Francis Van Glabbeek, Marc De Roeck, Ann Van de Velde, Pascale Pollier