What are the worlds of the body?
Body Worlds is a traveling exhibition of plastic human specimens created by German anatomist Gunther von Hagens. Plastication, technique patented von Hagens at the end of 70 years, creates durable, life anatomical samples by replacing fat and water in parts of the human body with plastic. Body Worlds contains unusual and artistic anatomical models in addition to direct displays, and although the exhibition has encountered a large amount of controversy and even outrage, it also enjoyed continuing success. As a result of the legal persecution, which von Hagens suffered in Germany on the first tour of Worlds, subsequent tours were limited to the United States and Canada. Body Worlds 2, introducing a new collection of samples, premiere in Los Angeles, California in January 2005 and Body Worlds 3 was opened in Houston, Texas in early 2006. In addition to displays depicting normal anatomical structure and function, the Worlds Body containsCounter -pathology specimens such as smoker lungs, and other medical situations such as prosthetic limbs.
Body Worlds is controversial for many reasons. At first, the exhibition initially met with worries about whether people whose bodies were depicted gave their consent. Von Hagens claimed that all specimens were voluntarily donated and the investigation of this matter confirmed its claim. However, some critics were not satisfied, especially in terms of the manifestation of fetal samples who could not agree. In such cases, however, parents' consent was obtained.
Other plasticine exhibits that are not associated with von Hagens or the body worlds have also been criticized for using a god without informed donors' consent. Models in some exhibits prepared in China are said to use the remnants of executed criminals.
Body Worlds also encountered criticism of elaborate artistFor many displays that some feel that they are exploitative, disrespect and unscientific. However, art representations have long been used in the area of anatomy, and in fact, some of the most controversial exhibits of von Hagen are, such as a "skin man" who carries their own skin, directly based on medieval anatomical drawings. The worlds are fun, as reported, and some bodies are placed in certain acts to illustrate muscle function and allow viewers to relate what they see their own bodies.
Another criticism of the body of the body is that it strengthens gender stereotypes. While many male specimens are located in athletic compositions, the depiction of female samples in the original exhibition included a mother, a ballerin and a figure whose legs were shaped into the heels. In addition, male samples far exceeded women. In response to this criticism of von Hagens, it included more female specimens into the exhibits of later physical worlds.
Body Worlds is fascinating and InforThe matt exhibition and the process of plastination allows people to discover human anatomy in a way that is not possible through drawings, wax characters and packaged samples of earlier era. The latest incarnation, Body Worlds 3, focuses on medieval inspired compositions. Body Worlds is a necessity for anyone who is interested in anatomy or medicine.