Description
Book SynopsisStudy human anatomy to translate nature into drawings that are both anatomically accurate and artistically beautiful.Essential Human Anatomy for Artists is an anatomy course in a book that’s designed to offer you new tools to help you understand the connections between exterior forms and underlying structures.
- Along with demonstrations of key materials are in-depth discussions of the skeleton and study of the muscles.
- The drawing demonstrations, which are based on a series of live model poses, are designed to help readers understand the various forms of the human body.
- Key information on movement and lighting is also included.
For artists at every level of experience,
Essential Human Anatomy for Artists allows you to learn to work freely and confidently with the human figure and use the information it provides to
create an accurate visual impression.
The
For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art.
Also available from the series: Drawing the Head for Artists,
Figure Drawing for Artists,
Life Drawing for Artists,
Drawing and Painting Botanicals for Artists,
Dynamic Still Life for Artists,
Landscape Painter’s Workbook,
Plein Air Techniques for Artists, and
Sketching Techniques for Artists.
Trade Review"Exceptionally well organized and thoroughly 'art student friendly' in presentation, making it an ideal and unreservedly recommended pick." * Midwest Book Review *
Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1 BASIC TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
CHAPTER 2 THE SKELETON
CHAPTER 3 THE HEAD AND NECK
CHAPTER 4 THE TORSO AND PELVIS
CHAPTER 5 THE UPPER AND LOWER LIMBS
CHAPTER 6 MOVEMENT
CHAPTER 7 LIGHTING AND BACKGROUND STRATEGIES
Conclusion
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index
