From 'Human Scrotum' to Dinosaurs: A Bicentennial Collaboration of Art and Science

This article chronicles the evolution of humanity's understanding of dinosaurs. From the 17th century, when Robert Plot mistook a discovered dinosaur fossil for a 'human scrotum', to the 19th century when Richard Owen formally named 'dinosaurs', and then to later artists' restorations based on fossils, it showcases the important roles played by science and art in refining the image of dinosaurs. Although early restorations were inaccurate, they sparked the imagination about ancient creatures, bringing a lost ancient world to life before our eyes.