Anatomy for the Artist

by Simblet, Sarah

• ISBN13: 9780789480453
• ISBN10: 078948045X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-10-03
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

This in-depth study of the human body is a valuable tool to help artists improve techniques. Specially commissioned photographs of both male & female models help illuminate the construction of the body, while translucent overlays superimposed onto photographs show the relationship between the internal & external structures of the body.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(8)
The Art of Anatomy	8	(20)
Structure of the Human Body	28	(16)
Systems	30	(14)
Skeleton	32	(2)
Skeleto-muscular	34	(2)
Integumentary	36	(3)
Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary	39	(1)
Endocrine, Nervous, Lymphatic, Cardio-vascular	40	(4)
Bones & Muscles	44	(116)
The Head	46	(16)
Skull Bones	48	(4)
Facial Muscles	52	(6)
Neck Muscles	58	(2)
Ears and Hair	60	(2)
The Spine	62	(8)
The Spine Bones	64	(6)
Masterclass	70	(2)
Jean-Auguste Ingres
The Torso	72	(20)
Rib Cage	74	(6)
Muscles	80	(8)
Genitals	88	(4)
Masterclass	92	(2)
Francis Bacon
The Shoulder and Arm	94	(12)
Bones	96	(4)
Muscles	100	(6)
Masterclass	106	(2)
Jacques-Louis David
The Forearm and Hand	108	(14)
Bones	110	(4)
Muscles	114	(8)
Masterclass	122	(2)
Jose de Ribera
The Hip and Thight	124	(14)
Bones	126	(4)
Muscles	130	(8)
Masterclass: Edward Hopper	138	(2)
The Leg and Foot	140	(18)
Bones	142	(8)
Muscles	150	(8)
Masterclass	158	(2)
Hans Holbein
The Body & Balance	160	(34)
Poses	162	(18)
The Body in Space	164	(4)
The Model on Paper	168	(12)
Masterclass	180	(2)
Edouard Manet
Movement	182	(10)
Masterclass	192	(2)
Edgar Degas
Drawing Classes	194	(50)
Transparent Bodies	196	(6)
Drawing the Skeleton	202	(8)
The Skeleton in Perspective	204	(6)
Masterclass	210	(2)
Michelangelo
Drawing the Head	212	(6)
Drawing the Rib Cage	218	(6)
Drawing the Pelvis	224	(6)
Drawing the Hands	230	(6)
Masterclass	236	(2)
Raphael
Drawing the Feet	238	(6)
Key Terms	244	(2)
Glossary	246	(4)
Further Reading	250	(1)
Directory	251	(1)
Index	252	(4)
Acknowledgments	256