Sense Collection (#6)

Jane Austen (1775-1817) c1810, 1902. English novelist remembered for her six great novels Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Persuasion, and Northanger Abbey

Jane Austen (1775-1817) English novelist remembered for her six great novels Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Persuasion, and Northanger Abbey. Engraving

Eye health, conceptual artwork C017 / 3636
Eye health, conceptual computer artwork

Trauma, conceptual artwork C017 / 3640
Trauma, conceptual computer artwork

Fruit fly compound eye, SEM
Fruit fly compound eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the compound eye of a male fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster)

Fruit fly antenna, SEM
Fruit fly antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a male fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster). Seen here is an antenna (left) and part of a compound eye (upper right, red)

Heathland ants antenna, SEM
Ants antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM), of sensory hairs on the antenna of a heathland ant (Formica fusca). Magnification: x400 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Fruit fly balance organ, SEM
Fruit fly balance organ. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the balance organ (haltere) of a male fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster). The haltere is the oval structure at lower left

Eye anatomy, artwork F007 / 6126
Eye anatomy, computer artwork

Eye anatomy, artwork F007 / 6127
Eye anatomy, computer artwork

Eye retina F008 / 0713
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 0234
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 1075
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 0233
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 0240
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 0231
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Eye retina, rod and cone F008 / 0719
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shape) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 1072
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 1073
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 0232
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Eye retina F008 / 0714
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina F008 / 0712
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina F008 / 0715
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 1196
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 1076
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 0239
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human ear anatomy, artwork F008 / 0147
Human ear anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 0244
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 1194
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 0246
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 1071
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 0243
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 1068
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 1074
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 0148
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 1070
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Eye retina F008 / 0717
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Human ear anatomy, artwork F008 / 0159
Human ear anatomy, computer artwork

Eye retina F008 / 0711
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 0245
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 0230
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Eye retina F008 / 0718
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Human eye anatomy, artwork F008 / 1069
Human eye anatomy, computer artwork

Eye retina F008 / 0720
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina, rod and cone F008 / 0716
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shape) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Human brain and senses, artwork
Human brain and senses. Artwork of a human brain, seen obliquely from the front, with the five senses shown. These are the visual organs (vision, the eyes), the olfactory organ (smell, the nose)

Senses within the brain, 16th century C017 / 6996
Senses within the brain. 16th-century woodcut of a mans head in profile, showing his brain, with various parts named, including memory, cognition, fantasia, sensus

Ampullary cupula, artwork
Ampullary cupula. Computer artwork showing how the ampullary cupula in the human vestibular system of the inner ear senses head rotation (top) and forward motion (bottom)

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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.