Gunther von Hagens' body worlds : the anatomical exhibition of real human bodies

Additional Titles: Body worlds, Bodyworlds, Anatomical exhibition of real human bodies, and Title in Dutch: Körperwelten
Published: Heidelberg : Institute for Plastination, [2006]
Copyright Date: ©2006
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 70 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Additional Creators: Hagens, Gunther von and Whalley, Angelina

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Language Note

In English, French, Dutch, and German.

Contents

Introduction -- Concept / The exhibition adventure -- The locomotor system -- The nervous system -- The internal organs -- The respiratory system -- The cardiovascular system -- The digestive system -- The urogenital system -- The spatial relationship between organs -- Prenatal development -- Interview with Dr. Gunther von Hagens.

Summary

"Witness the exhibition that literally gets under your skin and where nobody can remain indifferent. More than 18 million vistors have already admired them: the authentic anatomical specimen from Dr. Gunther von Hagens - uniquely beautiful and instructive. Experience a digital reunion with the Runner, the Chess Player, the Skinman, and other plastinates. Meet the man behind Body worlds, his pioneering invention, his work."--Container.

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Exhibition catalogs

Note

"You will find on this video: a commented tour of the exhibition ; explanations on the revolutionary plastination technique ; fascinating pictures of the creation of the mega-plastinate "Rearing Horse with Rider" ; an interview with Dr. Gunther von Hagens, inventor of plastination and creator of the exhibits ; information on the exhibition"--Container.

Technical Details

DVD, all regions, NTSC, full screen presentation, Dolby Digital.

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