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Seeing medicine through opera glasses

R B Mason

    CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Medicale Canadienne
    |March 15, 1996
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    Opera characters' illnesses reflect historical medical practices and societal views. A new book examines how diseases like tuberculosis and syphilis are portrayed in opera, connecting art to medical history.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Humanities
    • Arts and Humanities
    • History of Medicine

    Background:

    • Opera frequently features characters suffering from various illnesses.
    • These portrayals often reflect the prevailing medical understanding and societal attitudes of their respective eras.
    • A multidisciplinary approach can illuminate the intersection of health, culture, and artistic expression.