Theatrum Anatomicum

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf anatomical theater
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Pieter_Post
gptkbp:architecturalStyle oval shape
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Leiden_University
medical professionals
medical history
scientific revolution
anatomy studies
anatomical research
anatomical education
dissection practices
anatomical_studies_in_Europe
gptkbp:capacity approximately 200 people
gptkbp:conservationEfforts historical artifacts
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired similar institutions
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of medical progress
gptkbp:currentStatus museum
gptkbp:established 1594
gptkbp:exhibits anatomical models
gptkbp:famousFor public dissections
gptkbp:function public dissections
gptkbp:historicalContext Renaissance_humanism
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Early Modern period
teaching anatomy
anatomical demonstrations
gptkbp:historicalRole advancing medical knowledge
gptkbp:historicalSignificance one of the first public anatomical theaters
pioneering public dissections
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Theatrum Anatomicum
gptkbp:influenced medical education
anatomical illustration
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Italian_anatomical_theaters
gptkbp:interiorFeatures wooden_benches
gptkbp:launchDate 1594-10-01
gptkbp:location gptkb:Leiden,_Netherlands
gptkbp:notableEvent dome
dissection demonstrations
dissection of notable figures
first public dissection in 1594
gptkbp:notableFeature public engagement in science
scientists and physicians
large windows for natural light
advancement of anatomy
development of modern anatomy
gptkbp:notableFigures Herman Boerhaave
gptkbp:openToPublic yes
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Leiden_University_Medical_Center
gptkbp:renovated 19th century
gptkbp:style gptkb:Renaissance_architecture
gptkbp:typeOf educational facility
gptkbp:usedFor medical training