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AR 252 (ST 252) Medicine and Visual Culture: Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

This guide will facilitate research for exploring the relationship between medicine and Western visual culture

Medical and Science Dictionaries

Dorland's illustrated medical dictionary. 32nd edition
Considered to be the most comprehensive and trusted of medical dictionaries, enhanced with illustrations. See also the PRINT VERSION of the 30th edition in Olin Library SCIENCE REF R121 .D73 2003
Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography

OXFORD ART ONLINE, the best art encyclopedia

Oxford / Grove Art Online
The best place to start for researching artists, styles, and historical art topics of all kinds. Search Oxford / Grove Art for articles on specific artists or topics such as:
• Anatomical Studies
• Bio Art
• Biomorphism
• Medical illustrated books
• Science and Art
• Science and Contemporary Art
• Science and Photography
Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Cross Disciplinary Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

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American National Biography Online
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Authoritative source of biographical data on notable British individuals.