The most concise, accessible guide to rendering the human body in art. Illustrations and cross-sections give readers examples of human skeletal and muscular substructures and details of individual body parts, to enable the most precise visual recreation of human form and motion. More than 130 detailed figures, 31 plates. Republication of the Seeley, Service & Co., London, 1933 edition.
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.
Drawing the Living Figure by Joseph Sheppard Innovative approach to artistic anatomy focuses on specifics of surface anatomy, rather than muscles and bones. 177 drawings of live models in front, back, and side views, and in widely varying poses.
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.
Anatomy and Construction of the Human Figure by Charles Earl Bradbury Two-part treatment illustrates portrayal of bones and muscles with numerous color plates, plus more than 100 diagrams show simple methods of building forms. Excellent for classroom and reference.
The Human Form in Art by Adolphe Armand Braun This dramatic compilation of 166 studies — photographs, line drawings, and sculptures — serves as both an exhilarating exhibition and an important reference for anatomy, proportion, and motion.
Human Anatomy Coloring Book by Margaret Matt, Joe Ziemian Careful, scientifically accurate line renderings of the body's organs and major systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, reproductive, etc. Numerous views, cross-sections, diagrams. Suggestions for coloring. Complete text. 43 plates.
