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The art of scientific illustration: examples from poultry

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2007

A.H. Sykes
A.H. Sykes
Affiliation:
Walthwaite How, Chapel Stile, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9JG, UK
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Abstract

From earliest times up to the present day, the anatomy of poultry has been depicted by artists whose work has been acclaimed for its scientific accuracy and for its artistic qualities. Six examples are presented that illustrate the lymphatic system, reproductive organs, skeleton, respiration, embryonic blood circulation and plumage.

Keywords

Anatomyhistoryillustrationpoultry
Type
Research Article
Information
World's Poultry Science Journal , Volume 51 , Issue 3 , November 1995 , pp. 327 - 335
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1995

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