Marsha Morton and Ann-Marie Akehurst (eds), Visual Culture and Pandemic Disease Since 1750: Capturing Contagion

Key Points

• Examining visual culture reveals the societal implications of pandemic disease since 1750, shaping our understanding of contagion and health.
• This volume addresses themes like representation and perception of disease through various cultural mediums across history.
• In-depth analysis of visual representation techniques helps to understand the role of visual culture in responses to pandemics over time, influencing public perception and policy decisions.  With contributions from multiple experts, it integrates perspectives from art history, sociology, and public health to present a comprehensive view of contagion representation for society's understanding.