Concise and uniquely organized, this outstanding guide teaches the essentials of anatomical rendering. Author Diana Stanley presents numerous illustrations and instructions covering the key aspects of anatomy, without the distractions of unnecessarily extensive technical details that many art students find discouraging. Four major sections constitute the book, with studies of the trunk, the head and neck, the upper limb, and the lower limb. Each section features full coverage of the skeleton, the muscles, and their surface forms. The emphasis throughout is on relating anatomical structure to the actual surface appearance of the body, both at rest and in motion. Sixty-four exceptionally clear and instructive illustrations include diagrams of skeleton and muscle structure, as well as superb examples of figure drawing. This affordably priced and easy-to-reference manual represents an invaluable addition to the library of every artist — student and professional.
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19 reviews for Anatomy for Artists (Dover Anatomy for Artists)
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Mustafa Kulle –
There are a few good diagrams of the limbs, torso, and abdomen. They show the muscular structure followed by the skeletal structure to compare. Not enough pictures for reference. It would have helped if there were more poses with different parts of the body and if it had more pictures to help differentiate the bodies, heads and faces of men, women, and children.
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SquirrelGurl –
Mostly written explanations, few pictures that showed the motion and deep understanding for artists. Don’t recommend at all. Found other fantastic book.
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Kindle Customer –
This book simply did not contain as much useful information as many other books at its size and value
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Sasu –
lovely and helpful!
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mark walter –
Very good book that’s does what says on the tin . It is also a good size and great to put in your bag
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Client d’Amazon –
se petit livre d”anatomie et très utile il tient dans ma sacoche se qui me permet de toujours l’avoir avec moi .en 103 pages l’hauteur décrit avec précision les parties du corps humain ,les illustrations sont excellentes en pleine page.je recommande pour ceux voulant entrer dans l’anatomie de manière simple et rapide,sans se prendre la tète.
Mustafa Kulle –
There are a few good diagrams of the limbs, torso, and abdomen. They show the muscular structure followed by the skeletal structure to compare.
Not enough pictures for reference. It would have helped if there were more poses with different parts of the body and if it had more pictures to help differentiate the bodies, heads and faces of men, women, and children.
SquirrelGurl –
Mostly written explanations, few pictures that showed the motion and deep understanding for artists. Don’t recommend at all. Found other fantastic book.
Kindle Customer –
This book simply did not contain as much useful information as many other books at its size and value
Sasu –
lovely and helpful!
mark walter –
Very good book that’s does what says on the tin . It is also a good size and great to put in your bag
Client d’Amazon –
se petit livre d”anatomie et très utile il tient dans ma sacoche se qui me permet de toujours l’avoir avec moi .en 103 pages l’hauteur décrit avec précision les parties du corps humain ,les illustrations sont excellentes en pleine page.je recommande pour ceux voulant entrer dans l’anatomie de manière simple et rapide,sans se prendre la tète.
Miyagawa (Iseshi） –
人物を描く上で、骨格・筋肉の構造を知る事は
非常に重要である。人体の概略を説明してあり
知って損の無い、廉価な本である。
人体の骨格・筋肉を知れば、容易に描く事が
出来ると思う。
Jessie –
A bit shorter of a book than expected but still good.