Wax Models
Wax anatomical models were widely used before the introduction of papier-mâché models. Though exquisite works of art, wax models had several drawbacks. Large-scale models had to be individually crafted, making the process extremely time-consuming and expensive. Small wax models were often placed in glass containers to protect them from dust, dirt, and distortion from handling.
While wax models worked well for illustration purposes, they could not adequately substitute for dissection. Inexpensive and easier to manufacture, papier-mâché models offered a practical alternative to wax models. With removable sections supplementing the hands-on dissection experience, Auzoux's models proved popular for teaching anatomy.
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Female figure showing the kidneys, aorta and pulmonary system, probably Florentine, about 1800 |
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