Exploring a unique genre, this comprehensive study delves into its historical context, key themes, and influential works. It provides an in-depth analysis of the genre's evolution, highlighting significant authors and their contributions. The book aims to illuminate the characteristics that define the genre, offering readers a thorough understanding of its impact on literature and culture. With insightful commentary and critical perspectives, it serves as an essential resource for enthusiasts and scholars alike.
The cutaway illustrations in this book reveal what is typically hidden, allowing us to explore houses, bodies, and objects in detail. By opening up these subjects, individual components can explain the whole, as external appearances often conceal internal structures and functions. This work features infographics that dissect their subjects, offering transparent insights through cross sections and interior views that present intricate details in multiple layers. The journey begins with Arnhem Land, showcasing the earliest known cutaway illustrations, highlighting humanity's long-standing fascination with internal processes. The collection spans from historical to contemporary works, illustrating diverse cutaway techniques and applications. Jewish-German physician Fritz Kahn visualizes the human body as a mechanized factory, using metaphors like conveyor belts in place of veins. Fabian Oefner's exploded images of classic sports cars reveal every automotive component, while Richard Orr’s scientific illustrations depict the natural world, maintaining the tradition of handmade artistry. Curated by renowned information designers Samuel and Juan Velasco, this luxurious collection provides invaluable insights into the history and theory of cutaway illustrations and visual storytelling.
