Companion Volumne to the Themed Exhibition: Body Worlds - The Original & The Cycle of Life. An illustrated book with texts and philosophical quotes about the exhibition. The human body - a marvel of contradictions. Simple yet complex. Vulnerable yet resilient. Our bodies will be with us throughout our lives, to help us experience ourselves and the world around us. They show us the limits of our experience, yet represent the starting point of our boundless potential. Nevertheless, our bodies are not only a divine gift our bounty of nature. They are also our very own personal responsibility, the sum total of our lifestyle. Good health is a highly fragile condition. From conception to birth and from infancy to childhood, from adulthood to old age - the only thing that remains throughout is constant change. The human body - a lifelong challenge and a visible reflection of our human clock. This companion volume complements the exhibition catalogue with philosophical quotes, tips for a healthy lifestyle and interesting information about the "Cycle of Life.

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Arts & Sciences Exhibitions and Publishing GmbH
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DE 69126 Heidelberg