As individual as a snowflake, the human body is a marvel of form and function. 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. Reprint of the Bridgman Publishers, Pelham, New York, 1926 edition.
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.
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.
