Experiential Anatomy
F05, F06
Peggy Florin
Our skeletal structure is our means of support and mobility. We engage in the study of the body as a living and moving organism, with primary focus on the human skeletal system. We explore the bony structures of the body through observation, movement, and hands-on work. Particular attention is given to skeletal alignment as a key to function and balance. To deepen understanding, we use sensory experience, movement exploration, drawing, and coloring, as well as readings and critical analysis. Students are expected to explore the relationship between an anatomical analysis of the body, their own unique sensory/kinesthetic experience, and cultural conceptions of body image and health.