1926, Fritz KahnGerman gynecologists and anatomy textbook authors created a lithograph called Der Mensch Als IndustriePalast It portrayed the human body as a factory, a type of chemical plant. Khan’s body has a mechanical lung, rock sort stomach, throat gear and brain exchange. It cited the extent to which industrialization took over Western life, creating deep anxiety and curiosity in others.
More than 80 years later, Henning LedererGerman artists brought Kahn’s mechanical body to life with talented animation. You’ll want to spend more time on Lederer’s project details IndustriePalast.com And especially this Useful PDF. Other animations by Lederer You can find it on Vimeo.
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