
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Master the art of figure drawing with this practical drawing book, written by experienced anatomical illustrator Jennifer Crouch. Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 illustrations, Anatomy for the Artist is a comprehensive guide to drawing the human body. Step-by-step drawing projects guide you through various subjects and help you create accurate images with ease. Sections include:
• Shape and form
• The skeletal form
• Connective tissue, such as muscles and tendons
• Articulation and movement
• Pose, posture and expression
• The structure of hands, lower limbs, feet and the head
• Facial features and expressions Whether a total beginner or looking to improve your technique, this book is the perfect reference guide for drawing the human figure.
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Table of contents
- Title
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Anatomical Knowledge
- 2. The Formal Elements of Drawing
- 3. Line, Marks and Texture
- 4. Form, Shape and Volume
- 5. Perspective and Anatomical Drawing
- 6. Tone and Shading
- 7. Capturing Texture
- 8. Contour, Pose and Gesture
- 9. Proportions and the Human Figure
- 10. Anatomy: the Skeleton
- 11. The Musculoskeletal System
- 12. Muscles and Bones of the Leg and Arm
- 13. Skin and Fat
- 14. The Torso
- 15. Functional Descriptions of Anatomy
- 16. Anatomy of the Face and Skull
- 17. The Musculature of the Mouth
- 18. The Teeth and Jaw
- 19. The Eye
- 20. The Ear
- 21. The Nose
- 22. Hair
- 23. Movement
- 24. Portraiture
- Copyright