From Brighton: Panel 1B: Interdisciplinary Analysis
In this second panel from our Brighton conference, four presenters use interdisciplinary analysis in the arena of comics and medicine. The panel was chaired by Michael Green. Martha Turland presents “Growing, growing, growing, stop: Selective emphasis in informal, clinical drawing encounters” Recently during an appointment at an orthopedic pediatric department opportunities for knowledge exchange arose, through x-ray, examination and dialogue. But interestingly, whilst being guided and informed on the particular issue in question, the ancient technology of drawing took centre stage. What is intriguing is how the very act of drawing, in this type of setting, underscores its communicative potential.... Read More