Anatomy For Artists

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 artistand#8212;student and professional.

Dover (2003) unabridged republication of the edition published by Pitman Publishing Corporation, New York, Toronto, London, 1951.

This outstanding book is divided into four major sections: the trunk; the head and neck; the upper limb; and the lower limb. For each section, full coverage of the skeleton, the muscles, and surface forms is provided. The emphasis throughout is on relating anatomical structure to the outer appearance. 64 illustrations.

Concise and uniquely organized, this outstanding guide teaches the essentials of anatomical rendering, without the distractions of unnecessary, extensive technical details.

Features include:

• Four major sections: trunk; head and neck; upper limb; lower limb

• Full coverage of the skeleton, the muscles, and the surface forms

• Emphasis on relating anatomical structure to the actual surface appearance of the body, both at rest and in motion

• 64 illustrations, including diagrams of skeleton and muscle structure and superb examples of figure drawing

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.