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Product Identifiers

PublisherIbooks, Inc.

ISBN-101883283760

ISBN-139781883283766

eBay Product ID (ePID)102886136

Product Key Features

Book TitleReflections of the Breast

Number of Pages120 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2010

TopicWomen's Health, Europe / Renaissance, Healing, History / Ancient & Classical, Subjects & Themes / Human Figure

GenreArt, Health & Fitness, History

AuthorFrancis Arena, Tanya Manuali

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight9.5 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width8.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisReflections of the breast isn't another cancer book. It is the triumph of the human experience. It is the story of everywoman. It is the incredible insight and brilliance of countless artists who told the story of all those who have suffered from this disease and documented and possibly foretold the development of the therapies that we have today. It tells a story not just in words like other books but uses the images of artists like Michaelangelo, Rubens, Raphael, Eakins and the modern day artist who are also the patients and the survivors., "This beautiful and informative book is a tribute to all of those who fought this battle, but especially to the survivors...... an extraordinary book for living today." -Lidia Bastianich, Host of the Public Television series Lidia's Italy, chef, restaurateur and author. Much has been done in contemporary times to bring awareness and possibly a cure for breast cancer. Organizations, campaigns, marathons, research, survivor groups all point to a big pink ribbon. But is breast cancer, a disease that afflicts millions and attacks the very essence of being a woman, a recent phenomenon? Not so according to Reflections of the Breast an extraordinary book documenting the research and collaboration between Tanya Bastianich Manuali, Ph.D. and Dr. Francis Arena. This dreadful disease is as old as our history. In this book Reflections of the Breast, through art, the existence of breast cancer through the ages is documented. Each image evokes the time, society, and medicine. The paths of breast cancer in each work of art becomes obvious as the eye of the artist accurately captured it. "A fascinating and provocative journey back in time. Dr. Francis Arena and Tanya Bastianich Manuali, Ph.D. create an insightful and visual plateau as they explore the illustration of breast cancer and breast disease beginning with the earliest centuries after the birth of Christ. Reflections of the Breast reads like a delicious novel, but is all true and filled with astounding information." -Valerie Smaldone, Media Personality and Ovarian Cancer patient advocate, speaker.