Deciphering the "David Sign": Intersections in esthetic surgery and renaissance sculpture.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
; 91: 67-69, 2024 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Spotlighting a 500-year-old detail in Michelangelo's "David," this paper delves into the intricate connection between technique and art in the medical field, especially in esthetic surgery. With rapid technological advancement, medical specialties are becoming increasingly segmented, leading to potential oversights in holistic human examination. Drawing from ancient Greek concepts, "Techne," "Ars," and "Episteme" are explored as symbolic representations of the convergence of skill and knowledge. Art, defined as a reflection of human creativity and emotion, was historically intertwined with science, as symbolized by the nine Muses. The Renaissance period, exemplified by works like "David," underlines the profound relationship between art and anatomy. Dr. Gelfman's observations on the "David sign" serve as a testament to the continuous dance between medical science and artistic representation. This paper underscores the timeless value of a comprehensive approach in medical practice, urging professionals to amalgamate technical precision with an artistic understanding of the human form. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V, opinion expert.
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
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