Long favorite in art schools. Basic elements, common positions, actions. Full text, 158 illustrations.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Human Anatomy for Art Students by Ralph Thompson, Sgt. Sir Alfred Fripp Covers the skeleton, the regions of the body, extremities, joints, the trunk, and the head and neck, in addition to expression and gesture. More than 130 detailed figures plus 31 plates.
The Artist's Guide to Human Anatomy by Gottfried Bammes Scores of drawings by painters, graphic artists, sculptors, art teachers, and students accompany a descriptive text on mastering life drawing techniques. 55 figures in color, 141 in black and white.
Anatomy for Artists by Diana Stanley Concise guide features sections on the trunk, head and neck, and upper and lower limbs. Full coverage of skeleton, muscles, and surface forms, with 64 illustrations that include figure drawings.
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.
