Sense Collection (#4)

Woman sitting on the floor supported by a hand, one leg resting up on her other knee, illustration overlay showing skeleton and nervous system

Nasal lining, SEM
Nasal lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the olfactory epithelium that lines the nasal cavity, showing olfactory cells (red) surrounded by numerous cilia (hair-like projections)

Sensory homunculus C017 / 6826
Model of a sensory homunculus. Parts of the body are sized according to how much space the brain gives to processing sensory information about that part of the body

Butterfly eye, SEM C016 / 9382
Butterfly eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the compound eye (blue) of a butterfly, showing the individual lenses (ommatidia)

Canine olfactory system, artwork C018 / 0295
Canine olfactory system. Artwork showing the complicated airways inside a dogs nose that allow olfaction (its sense of smell)

Retina layers, SEM C018 / 0520
Retina layers, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The retina of the human eye is found on the inside of the eyeball and is formed from a number of layers

Bee head, SEM C018 / 0546
Bee head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is the head of a small bumblebee. Flying insects often have two sets of eyes, coloured pink here

Rod and cone cells of the eye, SEM C014 / 4864
Rod and cone cells of the eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of rod and cone cells in the retina of a mammalian eye

Green eye. Close-up of the iris and pupil of an eye. The iris, a coloured muscular ring, regulates the amount of light that enters the eye through the pupil (black)

Human olfactory system, artwork C013 / 5940
Human olfactory system. Cutaway computer artwork of a persons head, with an enlargement (upper right) showing the olfactory receptor cells (red)

Human ear C013 / 7319
MODEL RELEASED. Human ear. Close-up of the ear of a 24-year-old man. The visible structure of the ear consists of the folds and curves of the pinna

Pipistrelle bat ear, SEM
Pipistrelle bat ear. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the ear of a pipistrelle bat (Pipistrellus pipistrellus)

Integumentary system, artwork
Integumentary system, computer artwork. The integumentary system comprises the skin, hair and nails. It is the largest organ of the human body

Human ear anatomy. Computer artwork of the structure of the human ear, showing the outer ear (left), middle ear and inner ear (right)

Retinal implant, artwork
Retinal implant. Computer artwork of a biomedical chip (square, centre right) implanted just under the surface of the retina in a human eye

Allegory of Sight and Smell, c1590-1625. Artist: Jan Brueghel the Elder
Allegory of Sight and Smell, c1590-1625. From the collection of the Prado, Madrid, Spain

The Sense of Hearing, 1618. Artist: Jan Brueghel the Elder
The Sense of Hearing, 1618. From the collection of the Prado, Madrid, Spain

The Cabalistic analysis of the mind and the senses, 1617. This attributed different functions to different regions of the brain. From Ultriusque cosmi...historia by Robert Fludd. (Oppenheim, 1617-1619

The Five Senses, late 16th century. Artist: Adriaen Collaert
The Five Senses, late 16th century. Man entertained by the Five Senses: Sight, holding a mirror, accompanied by an eagle; Taste, with a basket of fruit; Smell

The Five Senses: smell, hearing, sight, touch and taste, c1850. Illustration from a childrens book. (London, c1850)

Gent in Raincoat and trilby hat strides along London street
Gent in Raincoat and trilby hat strides along a London street with a definite sense of purpose. Date: 1933

Henry Viscount Falkland
Henry Cary, first viscount FALKLAND statesman, whose dress sense was exquisite but whose management of Irish affairs lacked the same finesse Date: ? - 1633

Trafalgar House / 1879
Trafalgar House, near Salisbury, Wiltshire: recently used as the location for Barton Park in a film of Jane Austens novel, Sense and Sensibility Date: 1879

Cartoon, Good sense, WW1
Cartoon, Good sense. An extravagant wife explains to her soldier husband why she had to buy such expensive clothes, and travel home by taxi. Date: 1916

Group of men holding snow near Doveholes, Derbyshire in January 1908. A delightful picture showing that Edwardians had a much greater sense of the ridiculous than is traditionally believed. Date: 1908

Russian Desman - adult - searches environment with its sense of smell - probing air with flexible nose - typical posture (Desmana moschata )

Palawan Monitor Lizard - searches for food along a public path with its tongue outstretched (the tongue has a highly developed olfactory sense) (Varanus marmoratus)

Russian Desman - pops out of water to search the environment with its sense of smell for danger (desmans rarely come out of water), disguising itself in waterplants (Desmana moschata)

Russian Desman - pops its nose out of water to search the environment with its sense of smell for danger (desmans rarely come out of water) (Desmana moschata)

Russian Desman - adult on hind legs, searches environment with its sense of smell (Desmana moschata). Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia

Russian Desman - female searches environment with its sense of smell, typical posture (Desmana moschata). Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia

Russian Desman - adult female - searches environment with its sense of smell after feeding on a fresh-water mussel, typical posture (Desmana moschata)

Dutch boy scouts training their sense of smell
Dutch boy scouts wearing blindfolds, training their sense of smell

Lord Willoughby de Broke, Vanity Fair, Spy
RICHARD GREVILLE VERNEY, 19th Baron WILLOUGHBY DE BROKE (1869-1923) British peer and conservative politician. He wrote a book on foxhunting called Hunting the Fox, published in 1921

Sense Sight Oil canvas Overall added strips 29 7 / 8 x 24 7 / 8
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Sense Hearing verso light sketch woman head arm
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Landscape Cattle Limousin 1837 Oil canvas 31 x 51 1 / 2
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Standing Soldier Study Chapel Saints Peter Paul
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Autumn Winter Flowers Birds Edo period 1615-1868
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Sense Hearing 16th century Pen brown ink brush
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Portrait Man Oil canvas 30 x 24 3 / 4 76. 2 62. 9 cm
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Conversation Piece Sense Smell 1791 Oil canvas
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Three Trees 1643 Etching drypoint engraving plate
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Nocturne Dance House 1889 Etching drypoint fourth state
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Boy with pet dog
Boy with Dog. Ceruti, Giacomo 1698-1767. Born in Milan, Ceruti trained there and absorbed the north Italian interest in still-life painting associated with the work of Caravaggio

Source Size = 4795 x 3982
" the First Sense of Sorrow, " by James Sant, A.R.A. in the Paris International Exhibition, France, 1867

Man with a Pipe, Jan van der Bruggen, Jan Verkolje I Petrus Staverenus, 1659-1740

Man with a beer bottle, Anonymous, 1650 - 1800

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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.