Sense Collection

Motor and sensory homunculi
Sensory and motor homunculi. Computer artwork of a motor homunculus (left) and a sensory homunculus (right). Parts of the body are sized according to how much space the brain gives to processing

University of Oxford. College of the University and Queens College. Illustration in Vues d Optique (Perspective Views). Images to be seen through a zograscope

Gardener from Sense and Sensibility
The gardeners lamentation upon blights, an illustration to Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, first published 1811. Date: 1908

Eye anatomy, artwork
Eye anatomy, computer artwork. At the front of the eye is the cornea, a transparent coating. Behind this is the lens, which is partly covered by the iris

Descartes optics theory, 17th century
Descartes optics theory, artwork. This is the eye diagram from Descartes book Optics (1637). Three external points are shown depicted on the retina at the back of the eye

Austen / Brandon & Dashwoo
Colonel Brandon visits Marianne Dashwood

Moth proboscis, SEM
Moth proboscis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the coiled proboscis of a moth (order Lepidoptera). The proboscis is an elongated part of the mouth

Louis Braille - inventor of system of raised-point writing
Louis Braille (1809-1852) - French inventor of system of raised-point writing for the blind. Date: circa 1850

Moth antenna, SEM
Moth antenna. Coloured scanning electron micro- graph (SEM) of an unidentified moths antenna. It is covered in tiny sensory hairs and sense organs that sense movement and smell

Hopi Potter 1908
Nampeyo, a renowned pot-maker of the Hopi village of Tewa, northeastern Arizona : her pots are hand-made in every sense - no wheel or elaborate tools are used

Austen / S&s / Mrs. Ferrars
Mrs. Ferrars instructs her lawyer

Sense & Sensibility
Colonel Brandon has some explaining to do with Elinor

Rod and cone cells of the eye, SEM C014 / 4866
Rod and cone cells of the eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of rod and cone cells in the retina of a mammalian eye

Poster advertising the Special Constabulary, seeking fit men and women for part-time voluntary service. Civil Defence is Common Sense. Ask for details at your local police station. 1940s

Cinema, Blackpool
Interior view of the sumptuous Picture Palace Pavilion, Blackpool, Lancashire, England - clearly designed to resemble a stage theatre and provide a sense of occasion. Date: 1938

Marianne Dashwood / Austen
Marianne Dashwood blushes. Date: First published: 1811

Austen / S&s / Palmers
Mr. & Mrs. Palmer. Date: First published: 1811

Willoughby / Dashwoods / S&s
Willoughby takes leave of the Dashwoods. Date: First published: 1811

Austen / Sense & Sensibilt
Lucy Steele shows the portrait of Edward Ferrars to Elinor. Date: First published: 1811

Nose and sinuses, CT scan
Nose anatomy and sinuses. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of a frontal view through the nose of a 31 year old woman

Smell pathway. Artwork of the pathway involved in the sensation of smelling a flower. The perception of smell starts in the lining (mucosa) of the nose (1)

Cat Flea Powder
An unsuspecting cat is stroked and lulled into a false sense of security on a cushion before being dowsed in flea powder!

Pussyfoot Johnson, between 1919 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Pussyfoot Johnson, between 1919 and c1920. Shows William Eugene "Pussyfoot" Johnson (1862-1945) who was an supporter of Prohibition and law enforcement officer

Fear
Ina Tänzer

Black look
Mohammad Shefaa AFIAP

Party Scene; Allegory of the Five Senses, 1605-1652. Creator: Bartholomeus van Bassen
Party Scene; Allegory of the Five Senses, 1605-1652

A Lady Reading, 1858. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
A Lady Reading, 1858

The Hon. Artillery Company of London Practising with the Rifle at Seaford, Sussex, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Hon. Artillery Company of London Practising with the Rifle at Seaford, Sussex, 1858. A detachment of the Honourable Artillery Company of London...has been for some days past stationed at Seaford

Ah! Il est fraîs...Ah! Il est fraîs... 1846. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ah! Il est frais...Ah! Il est frais... 1846. Ah! il est frais...ah! il est frais...mais t'nez donc garcon, decidement il est frais!'

Eye from a Coffin, 21st-26th Dynasty (1081-525 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Eye from a Coffin, 21st-26th Dynasty (1081-525 BCE)

Eye from a Coffin, Late Period (724-333 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Eye from a Coffin, Late Period (724-333 BCE)

The Five Senses, 1588. Creator: Jacob Matham
The Five Senses, 1588. Series: Mythological Subjects

A Boy Playing the Lute ("Hearing", One of a Series of the Five Senses), 1620s

A Girl Holding a Glass ("Taste", One of a Series of the Five Senses), 1620s. Creator: Hendrick ter Brugghen
A Girl Holding a Glass ("Taste", One of a Series of the Five Senses), 1620s

An Old Man Indulging in Five Senses, c1600. Creator: Adriaen Collaert
An Old Man Indulging in Five Senses, c1600

Standing man with binoculars, 1811-1873. Creator: Pieter van Loo
Standing man with binoculars, 1811-1873

Taste, 1684-1756. Creator: Martin Engelbrecht
Taste, 1684-1756. With caption in Latin and German. Sumite hunc potum omnibus fere gratus, omni fert tempore gaudia cordiba tristi (Take this drink, which is well-received by almost everyone)

Smell, 1684-1756. Creator: Martin Engelbrecht
Smell, 1684-1756. With caption in Latin and German. Odoriferi atque fragrantes Flores obiectant, herba tamen Tobaci nasum reficit magis meum (They object to odoriferous and fragrant flowers)

After the bath, 1800-1880. Creator: Anon
After the bath, 1800-1880. A one-eyed man is dried and bandaged after bathing. In the background two men, one of whom holds a glass eye

Woman with albinism covering her eyes, c.1675-c.1725. Creator: Anon
Woman with albinism covering her eyes, c.1675-c.1725. Woman in red/white/yellow striped sarong and white jacket. She holds her hand in front of her eyes against the bright light

Allegory of "Sight", c1600s. Creator: Unknown. Allegory of "Sight", c1600s. Creator: Unknown
Allegory of "Sight", c1600s

A Nightmare, after 1573. Creator: Melchior Bocksberger
A Nightmare, after 1573

An old man. Allegory of sight, 1639. Creator: Karel van Mander III
An old man. Allegory of sight, 1639

Peasants at Table. The Five Senses: The Sense of Taste, 1637-1656. Creator: Anthonie Victoryns
Peasants at Table. The Five Senses: The Sense of Taste, 1637-1656

Bagpipe Music and Singing. The Five Senses: The Sense of Hearing, 1637-1656. Creator: Anthonie Victoryns
Bagpipe Music and Singing. The Five Senses: The Sense of Hearing, 1637-1656

A Surgeon Operating on a Foot. The Five Senses: The Sense of Touch, 1637-1656. Creator: Anthonie Victoryns
A Surgeon Operating on a Foot. The Five Senses: The Sense of Touch, 1637-1656

Old Woman Meditating, c.1661-c.1663. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
Old Woman Meditating, c.1661-c.1663

Le Toucher, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Toucher, 19th century. Parisian characters. Touch

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"Exploring the Multifaceted World of Sense: From Motor and Sensory Homunculi to Austen's Characters" In our quest to understand the intricate workings of human perception, we delve into a realm where senses intertwine with art, literature, and science. The concept of "sense" goes beyond mere physicality; it encompasses emotions, intellect, and intuition. From the motor and sensory homunculi that map out our brain's representation of our body parts to Jane Austen's iconic characters in "Sense and Sensibility, " we witness how sense shapes our understanding of ourselves and others. Just as Elinor Dashwood navigates her world guided by reason while Marianne Brandon follows her heart, we too grapple with finding the right balance between logic and emotion. At the University of Oxford's College, scholars have long pondered over Descartes' optics theory from the 17th century. They explore how light interacts with our eyes' intricate anatomy through mesmerizing artwork that captures both its beauty and complexity. Meanwhile, at St Davids College in Lampeter, Cardiganshire, a different kind of engraving adorns its walls – one that depicts Ruthin Castle in Denbighshire. This juxtaposition reminds us that sense is not limited to intellectual pursuits but also embraces nature's grandeur. As we zoom closer into this captivating world of perception, an electron microscope reveals astonishing details about a moth proboscis. Its delicate structure serves as a reminder that even seemingly insignificant creatures possess their own unique ways of sensing their environment. Beyond literature or scientific exploration lies Washington D. C. 's Senate Chamber within Capitol Hill—a place where decisions are made based on political acumen rather than personal sentiments. Here again, sense takes on new dimensions as power dynamics shape collective choices for better or worse. Finally, Eastern Geelong bathes in vibrant colors captured by a photograph—reminding us that they are be a visual feast, evoking emotions and memories with every hue.