Art has evolved over the centuries since the Renaissance. As time passes, new creative works emerge and their presentation also changes. Although art was long ignored in medical circles, recent discussions between researchers led to an improved understanding. It is important to understand the history and works of Renaissance artists, especially when studying illness epidemiology. The artworks have been used to communicate and preserve information since the Renaissance. When one looks at paintings closer, it is easy to find information in the small details. Artists may be able to help doctors diagnose conditions by capturing the symptoms. Many Renaissance paintings show people with smallpox and leprosy (Daley 2018, 2018). A thorough examination of art can give medical professionals and epidemiologists information about when the epidemics occurred, which may allow them to examine the possible origins of these distressing conditions.
In the medical industry, the idea of art as a means to study illness etiology is undervalued. However, it’s interesting to note that some institutions offer programs for medical professionals who want to learn how to diagnose illnesses using paintings. The art of painting is a great way to store information. Paintings and other art works can show many details about illnesses (Daley 2016,). This information can then be scientifically altered to improve the medical sector. A better understanding of the medically relevant diseases that have emerged since Renaissance times is possible through epidemiology. I do believe it can be hard to spot diseases using artwork and that biased information may sometimes result. Artwork is created by people. A conflict of interests could influence what information the artwork contains.