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[Deficiency, disability, neurology and art].
Roberto Cano de la Cuerda1, Susana Collado-Vazquez
1Departamento de Fisioterapia, Terapia Ocupacional, Medicina Física y Rehabilitación. Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Alcorcón, Madrid, España. roberto.cano@urjc.es
Art history reveals evolving representations of disability, from historical depictions of physical and mental conditions to modern artistic expressions focusing on illness itself. This evolution mirrors societal changes and medical understanding over time.
Area of Science:
- Art History
- Medical Humanities
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Disability is a complex, historically evolving concept.
- Art and medicine have advanced concurrently, influencing each other.
- Art provides unique insights into historical perceptions of disease and disability.
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