The 4,789 photographs in this definitive selection show the human figure — models almost all undraped — engaged in over 160 different types of action: running, climbing stairs, tumbling, dressing, undressing, hopping on one foot, dancing, etc. Children walking, crawling and many dozens of other activities.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Eadweard Muybridge: The Father of the Motion Picture by Gordon Hendricks Fascinating, profusely illustrated biography of Muybridge, whose groundbreaking work in photography unfolded against a backdrop of controversy and murder. Details his stormy relationship with Leland Stanford and influence on Remington, Duchamp, and other artists.
Muybridge's Human Figure in Motion CD-ROM and Book by Eadweard Muybridge This remarkable collection features 166 black-and-white, stopped-action photographic sequences of men and women, mostly nude, performing a variety of motions — running, jumping, lifting, and other activities. Includes 10 bonus Flash animations plus 15 photographic sequences that are ready to be animated.
The Energetic Line in Figure Drawing by Alon Bement Well-crafted and class-tested, this guide by a noted instructor features more text than typical art instruction books. Ample illustrations accompany 30 detailed lessons that particularly stress the depiction of the figure in action.
