Caesarean section through the prism of fine art and mythological stories

Caesarean section is one of the ancient and most outstanding operations, with roots going deep into the past. It shows unmatched significance in that it is the only operation responsible for the lives of two people – mother and child. Hypotheses about the origin of the term a Сaesarean section, the history of its development and methods underlying execution the operation are discussed here. The article highlights issues aimed at Сaesarean section in fine art, the historical stages of this operation and their reflection in fine arts. Studying artistic works related to Caesarean section helps us to better understand its impact on mankind and social consciousness.