Florence's La Specola Museum stirs up strong emotions. Among its collections, the valuable anatomical wax models created between the end of 17th and the beginning of 18th century stand out owing to their marvellous and provocative nature. The aim of this essay is to analyse the communication models epitomised by some of these works by means of historical semiotics, to nourish the widespread, but often underestimated assumption that science and the means used to spread it have always been influenced by intellectual suppositions and constantly interact with contemporary culture.
Associated Projects
TEAM MEMBERS
Francesco Paola de Ceglia
Author
University of Bari
Citation
ISSN
:
1824-2049
Publication Name:
Journal of Science Communication
Volume:
4
Number:
3
If you would like to edit a resource, please email us to submit your request.