Anatomy for Artists: A Complete Guide to Drawing the Human Body

by Barrington Barber

Drawing the human figure with confidence and skill is perhaps the biggest challenge faced by artists, yet the most rewarding when it is achieved. In Anatomy for Artists , best-selling author and artist Barrington Barber provides clear annotated diagrams of every part of the human body useful to the artist, showing bone structure, musculature and surface views. Throughout the book he gives practical advice, gained from years of experience, on how to apply your new-found knowledge to the drawing of live models. Learn how Recognize the differences between male and female bone structure Identify facial muscles used in different expressions Name the bones that show at the surface of the body Accurately portray the body in movement Improve your life drawing technique Packed with over 400 drawings, this thoroughly researched and comprehensive book is an invaluable reference resource for the practicing artist.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Drawing, Reference, How To

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Barrington Barber originally worked in advertising and television as designer and art director. Then taught at Ealing Art School. Then practiced as a freelance designer, illustrator, painter at Augustine Studios. He was Head of Art at St James’s Independent Schools. Author and illustrator of Fundamentals of Drawing and about 20 other books for Arcturus Publishing. Now paints, draws and writes about art.

Reviews

[kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing drawing tool it really helped me through my art courses

[Belen B · Rating 4 out of 5]

-`. 3.5 stars.

[Deirdre E Siegel · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can never have enough books on the important things in your life,
and when it comes to drawing, Barrington Barber knows his stuff.
Great book thank you, much appreciated. :-)

[Elin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wish I've read this book in a later stage of my creative progress. I am not even close to being good enough to use all this, but it is still an interesting read and I will probably pick this up in the future again.