The Human Figure: An Anatomy for Artists
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David K. Rubins
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 12.6 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 100
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The Human Figure: An Anatomy for Artists
The Human Figure by David K. Rubins is a classic artistic anatomy reference in PDF format. This digital edition is available for instant download after purchase.
Written for artists, students, and teachers, the book combines clear drawings of bones, muscles, and tendons with practical text on the design and function of the body.
Book Overview of The Human Figure
The Human Figure: An Anatomy for Artists was first published in the United States by The Viking Press in 1953. This edition from Penguin Books is a digital PDF of the established reference.
David K. Rubins taught sculpture and drawing at the John Herron Art School in Indianapolis. His training at the Ecole des Beaux Arts and the Academie Julian in Paris informed his visual approach to anatomy.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Plates of bones, muscles, and tendons that affect surface form
- Explanations of the functional logic and basic design of the figure
- Drawings of joint actions and the most important activating muscles
- Common names for muscles and bones, with Latin terms where useful
- Male and female figure drawings that illustrate whole-figure design
Why This Book Matters
Rubins believed that a real understanding of anatomy is as important for conventionalization as for abstraction or detailed realism. The human figure has a long tradition in Western art, and this handbook was developed from years of teaching anatomy, drawing, and sculpture.
The book uses visual learning, the quickest and most natural method for artists, with text as a secondary support.
Book Details
| Author | David K. Rubins |
|---|---|
| Format | |
| File Size | 12.6 MB |
| Pages | 100 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Penguin Books |
| Original Publisher | The Viking Press |
| First Published | 1953 |
| Viking Compass Edition | 1975 |
| Penguin Edition | 1976 |
| Reprints | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982 |
| Copyright | The Studio Publications, Inc., 1953 |
| Series | A Studio book; A Penguin book |
| ISBN | 14 00.4243 1 |
| LCCN | 75-17693 |
| Library of Congress Classification | NC760.R9 1975 |
| Dewey Decimal | 743′.4 |
| Publisher Locations | Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England; New York, New York 10022, U.S.A.; Ringwood, Victoria, Australia; Markham, Ontario, Canada; Auckland, New Zealand |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download. There is no physical shipping, and access is available after purchase.
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile devices that support PDF reading.
FAQ
How do I access the book after purchase? You will receive an instant download link, and the file will be available in your account.
Will I receive a physical copy? No. This is a digital PDF edition only.
What devices are supported? The PDF can be opened in Kindle apps, tablet readers, desktop applications, and mobile PDF readers.
Keep this classic anatomy reference on hand for your studio practice. Download the PDF today.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Title | The Human Figure: An Anatomy for Artists |
|---|---|
| Author Background | Graduate of Ecole des Beaux Arts and Academie Julian in Paris; Fellow of the American Academy in Rome; teacher of sculpture and drawing at John Herron Art School, Indianapolis |
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