This two-part treatment begins with bones and their relation to masses, followed by a focus on muscles and their actions. Numerous color plates provide models for study, along with more than 100 diagrams that show simple methods of building forms. Designed specifically for classroom use, this volume is also a priceless reference. Reprint of the McGraw Hill Book Company, Inc., New York, Toronto, London, 1949 edition.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
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.
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 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.
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.
