To draw or paint human figures truly, an artist must have as much understanding of bones and muscles as of form. This beautiful guide by a respected artist and teacher provides that knowledge. Realistic plates of bones and muscles show form and function, while full-color images make graphic distinctions between bone, muscle, and tendon. Drawings throughout the book emphasize fundamentals of anatomy and show simple methods of building the forms. Author Charles Earl Bradbury (1888-1967) takes a two-part approach in this book. The first part features a self-contained treatment of the bones of the skeleton and how they relate to the body’s outline and muscle masses. The second focuses on muscles and their actions, showing how they are constructed and how they look in the human form. Male and female structures are compared and contrasted throughout the text. Designed specifically for classroom use, this volume is also a priceless reference.
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David Small –
I’ve had a copy of this book since high school and have returned to it repeatedly ever since for its really good anatomical color plates. I bought this copy for a friend; it’s not as worn as my copy and the cover and binding are in good shape. The seller represented its condition in good faith. I’m very pleased.
David Small –
I’ve had a copy of this book since high school and have returned to it repeatedly ever since for its really good anatomical color plates. I bought this copy for a friend; it’s not as worn as my copy and the cover and binding are in good shape. The seller represented its condition in good faith. I’m very pleased.
Eric E. Eagle –
Not worth one red cent.
Miyagawa (Iseshi） –
簡単な男女のプロポーションから始まり、比率・動き
頭蓋骨から、人間の頭部を立体的に描く為にパースを
使用している。全身の骨格の説明から、筋肉を付けての
描写（正面・側面・背面）分かり易く解説されている。
人物を描くには、表層では無く 実体感のあるものにする為には
必要な知識である。全部で１９３ページ。