Scientific Illustration: A Guide to Biological, Zoological, and Medical Rendering Techniques, Design, Printing, and Display

by Phyllis Wood

A complete guide to medical and scientific illustration Scientific Illustration: A Guide to Biological, Zoological, and Medical Rendering Techniques, Design, Printing, and Display provides comprehensive guidance toward creating graphics that meet the rigorous needs of the scientific community. Starting from the very beginning, this book covers the basics of perspectives, light and shadow, color, tone, and technique before delving into the more specialized methods used to create accurate representations of animals, plants, bones, and more. Expert advice on layout, exhibit, and publication requirements provides targeted help for those wishing to pursue a career at the intersection of art and science.

Genres: Science, Reference, Art, Drawing

168 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1979

Reviews

[Audrey Sauble · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nice introduction to natural history illustration concepts and techniques, though a bit out of date in some respects.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ll definitely be keeping this and referring back to it. True some of the information is outdated, primarily in the last third of the book, but even an older book can provide useful materials. As I’m starting my exploration of this field this is something I’ll continue to go back to