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Sep. 24, 2010
Forensic Art
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How can forensic anthropologists and artists build a sculpture of a person's head based on just the skull? How can experts 'age' an image to get an idea of what a person might look like twenty years after a photo was taken? It takes deep knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics. We'll talk about the science behind forensic art. |
Produced by Katherine Wells
Guests
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Karen T. Taylor
Forensic Artist, Fine Artist, and Art Educator
Author, "Forensic Art and Illustration" (CRC Press, 2000)
Austin, Texas -
Mary Manhein
Director, Forensic Anthropology and Computer Enhancement Services Laboratory
Professional in Residence, Department of Geography and Anthropology, Louisiana State University
Author, "The Bone Lady: Life as a Forensic Anthropologist" (Penguin, 2000)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Forensic Art and Illustration
by Karen T. Taylor
The Bone Lady: Life as a Forensic Anthropologist
by Mary H. Manheim
Trail Of Bones: More Cases From The Files Of A Forensic Anthropologist
by Mary H. Manhein
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