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Anatomy and Perspective: The Fundamentals of Figure Drawing
Artists of all skill levels can discover techniques to accurately capture structure and movement in the human form, from bones through muscles down to accessories like clothing and eyeglasses — items that virtually become part of the figure's anatomy when worn.
With a comprehensive look at the fundamentals of figure drawing, this book offers invaluable guidance on anatomy and perspective. Artists of classical Greece and the Renaissance were highly aware of the complexity and incredible beauty of the human figure, and strove in their artwork to depict the ideal form. Carefully addressing both topics, the text includes ways to convey the structure and functions of the human figure, covers the elementary principles of drawing basic shapes, and considers the use of light and shadow. The use of cubes, cylinders, and spheres is explored in aspects of measurements as representations of parts of the human body.
Readers are also guided through anatomical sketches of different bones and muscles within the trunk, upper and lower limbs, and head , plus accessories which can be used to enhance any figure drawing - from eyeglasses to clothing that appears part of the figure's anatomy! A comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of figure drawing, Anatomy and Perspective, will be an essential addition to the personal library of anyone interested in drawing the human figure.
With a comprehensive look at the fundamentals of figure drawing, this book offers invaluable guidance on anatomy and perspective. Artists of classical Greece and the Renaissance were highly aware of the complexity and incredible beauty of the human figure, and strove in their artwork to depict the ideal form. Carefully addressing both topics, the text includes ways to convey the structure and functions of the human figure, covers the elementary principles of drawing basic shapes, and considers the use of light and shadow. The use of cubes, cylinders, and spheres is explored in aspects of measurements as representations of parts of the human body.
Readers are also guided through anatomical sketches of different bones and muscles within the trunk, upper and lower limbs, and head , plus accessories which can be used to enhance any figure drawing - from eyeglasses to clothing that appears part of the figure's anatomy! A comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of figure drawing, Anatomy and Perspective, will be an essential addition to the personal library of anyone interested in drawing the human figure.
96 pages, Paperback
First published April 24, 1972
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January 13, 2026
Pretty good diagrams for anatomy, perspective section leaves a bit to be desired, I know it’s a short book with both subjects, but not a bad read If you’re just starting out and need a first step intro into anatomy.
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