CSB Faculty
Ron Philo, Ph.D.
Senior Lecturer
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 1978
(210) 567-0149
PHILO@UTHSCSA.EDU
Dr. Philo's research is directed toward elaboration of the accuracy of depiction of human anatomy in works of art, particularly the work of Leonardo da Vinci. Works of other artists on view in museums and in facsimiles in books and posters are also considered. This work includes clarification of the source of the artist's anatomical knowledge, the history of the artist and the piece of artwork, and consultations with psychologists on interpretations of the art.
PUBLICATIONS:
Reardon, M.J., Conklin, L.D., Philo, R., Letsou, G.V., Safi, H.J.,
Espada, R.: The anatomical aspects of minimally invasive cardiac valve
surgery. Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 67(1):266-8, January, 1999.
Clayton, M. and Philo, R.: Leonardo da Vinci: The Anatomy of Man, Bulfinch Press, Boston, 1992. Also published in Spanish, French and Japanese, Book-of-the-Month Club selection, 1992.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
UTHSC Houston Presidential Scholar 1995
John H. Freeman Award, UTHSC Houston 1995
Giovanni Lorenzini Lectureship, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1992.
UTHSC Honors Convocation-Outstanding Achievements in Community Service
for Contributions to "Leonardo DaVinci: The Anatomy of Man", 1992.