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A useful reference guide for photographers, artists, and admirers of the human form. Practical drawing lessons are accompanied by photographs to show how to view the bones, head, ribcage, pelvis, hands and feet from different angles, both in still poses and in movement. Over 350 photos and 150 artworks.
Synopsis
Unveils the construction of the human body and celebrates its prominence in Western Art. Using photographs of male and female models together with historical and contemptory works of art and her own illustrations, the author shows us how to look inside the human frame to map its muscle groups skeletal strength balance poise and grace.