RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vlček, Emanuel
T1 Bedřich Smetana's Physiognomic Appearance
JF Musicologica Olomucensia
YR 2018
VO 27
IS 1
SP 64
OP 82
DO 10.5507/mo.2018.005
UL https://musicologica.upol.cz/artkey/mus-201801-0005.php
AB The reconstruction of Smetana's grave and exhumation of the virtuoso's remains in 1987 promoted research on Smetana's physical appearance. A relatively large team of experts in various fields of medicine (anatomy, pathology, phoniatrics, dentistry, etc.) was established. The results of the research were compared to contemporary visual materials and written documents (especially Smetana's diary records), including the memories of Smetana's friends. The results are divided into sections concerning the individual features, for instance facial asymmetry, myopia, pigmentation and diseases.