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The Human Figure: A Photographic Reference for Artists

by E. A. Ruby

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Now you can draw from your own life model anytime you want without paying expensive models’ fees! This handy volume contains over 600 detailed anatomical photographs for artists to study and draw from. Subjects included are male and female, and the models range in age from two years old to ninety years old. All together, seventeen different models were photographed, in the most useful and instructive poses for the artist. They are shown clothed and unclothed, full-figure and in closeup, in classical poses and in action, and in a wide variety of views—the standing male and female models, for instance, were photographed from eight different angles in a 360-degree circle. Sections one and two, covering the male and female nude figure, include photographic representation of running, walking, standing, sitting, and reclining, as well as detail studies of head, hands, and feet. Section three shows close-ups of facial expressions: joy, pain, surprise, etc., as well as sequences of expressions such as the transition from slight annoyance to great anger. In this section too are found details of a variety of heads, hands, eyes and noses, mouths, and ears. Section four is composed of photographs of a two-year-old child.

Synopsis:

A marvelous resource for artists, illustrators, and designers for work projects or practice studies, this book offers more than 600 detailed anatomical photographs helping artists improve their drawings of human figures. This timeless book features male and female models of all ages.

Table of Contents

MALE.

Walking.

Running.

Standing.

Sitting.

Lying.

Head.

Hands.

Feet.

FEMALE.

Walking.

Standing.

Sitting.

Lying.

Head.

Hands.

Feet.

DETAILS.

Expressions.

Heads.

Hands.

Eyes and Noses.

Mouths.

Ears.

TWO-YEAR-OLD CHILD.

Standing.

Sitting.

Head.

Hands.

Feet.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780471289494
Subtitle:
A Photographic Reference for Artists
Author:
Ruby, E. A.
Publisher:
John Wiley & Sons
Location:
New York
Subject:
Drawing
Subject:
Drawing - Anatomy
Subject:
Photography of the nude
Subject:
Human figure in art
Subject:
Drawing - General
Subject:
Techniques - Drawing
Subject:
Techniques - Life Drawing
Series Volume:
332.
Publication Date:
March 1979
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
8.37x11.05x.72 in. 2.11 lbs.

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