Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist
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Stephen Rogers Peck
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 87.1 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 279
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Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist
Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist is a classic reference for artists who study the human form. This digital edition is supplied as a PDF and can be downloaded instantly after purchase.
Stephen Rogers Peck prepared this manual for art students who wish to explore and memorize human design. It covers bones, muscles, surface anatomy, proportion, equilibrium, and locomotion.
Book Overview
This comprehensive atlas presents the structure of the human body from the artist’s point of view. It moves from the skeleton and musculature to surface anatomy, proportion, and the agents of expression.
Published by Oxford University Press, this edition belongs in the category of art reference. The author was a lecturer in artistic anatomy at Parsons School of Design and Pratt Institute, and a portrait painter and medical illustrator.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- A regional guide to bones and joints of the skeleton
- Musculature of the head, neck, torso, and upper and lower extremities
- Surface anatomy, including fat, veins, skin, hair, features, and landmarks
- Proportion and varieties of human physique
- Equilibrium and locomotion
- Distinctions of age, sex, and race
- Agents of facial expression and a pronunciation guide
Why This Book Matters
The Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist remains a standard manual for students of figure drawing. Its clear organization and detailed illustrations support both beginners and experienced artists.
The book has been described as a classic for the study of the human form and is widely used in art instruction. It connects factual anatomy to the visual concerns of the artist.
Book Details
| Author | Stephen Rogers Peck |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Format | |
| File Size | 87.1 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 279 |
| Print Length | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0195030958 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0195030952 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Publication Date | October 18, 2022 |
| First Published | 1951 |
| First Paperback Edition | 1982 |
| Customer Rating | 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,062) |
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The file works with appropriate Kindle apps and other standard reading applications. No printing is required or promised.
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Download your copy today and keep a reliable reference for understanding the human form.
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