Anatomy for the Artist

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DK Pub., 2001 - Art - 255 pages
.. Customers who bought this also bought ... Customer ReviewsCustomer Rating: Ratings: 10 Reviews: 7 See All Reviews . Great Resourceby KristaDayCustomer Rating: See Detailed Ratings This book is great for the artist studying the human body. The overlays of muscles and bones over the photographs really help grasp the mass of the body. Super Duperby AnonymousCustomer Rating: See Detailed Ratings Awesome book, beautiful photographs, unique poses. Overlays valuable in understanding the anatomy of the body. Great But Not Enoughby AnonymousCustomer Rating: See Detailed Ratings I'm an artist who is skilled in drawing, but I have not taken a course in anatomy. I tried to learn it using this book alone. I copyied six photographs from sight, and then tried to transpose the muscles over, based on her sketches of muscle groups. Her sketches are very good, but incomplete, especially concerning the shoulder muscles and how they connect to the arms, and torso. The muscles of the ... Superb resource for any artistby AnonymousCustomer Rating: See Detailed Ratings There are a number of anatomy books on the market these days, focusing on (aspiring) fantasy artists, comic book artists, and artists-in-general. Some of these books are worthwhile, and others fall flat. Sarah Simblet's 'Anatomy for the Artist' will hold a place of honor on the shelf of any artist. Published by DK publishing, a company which produces high-quality, detailed, and user-friendly books ... Overview - Anatomy for the ArtistProduct DetailsPub. Date: October 2001Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc. Format: Hardcover, 256pp Sales Rank: 43,814ISBN-13: 9780789480453ISBN: 078948045XEdition Description: 1 AMER EDSynopsisArtist and teacher Simblet (Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, Oxford U.) presents six drawing classes that demonstrate how to see inside the human frame, map its muscle groups, skeletal strength, balance, poise and grace. Investigation of ten masterworks, together with a photographed model set in the same pose, reveal the ideas and knowledge of various artists across time. Extensively illustrated with color and b & w images, including some that are superimposed over photographs to reveal the relationships between external appearance and internal structure. Oversize: 10x11.75". Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR BooknewsArtist and teacher Simblet (Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, Oxford U.) presents six drawing classes that demonstrate how to see inside the human frame, map its muscle groups, skeletal strength, balance, poise and grace. Investigation of ten masterworks, together with a photographed model set in the same pose, reveal the ideas and knowledge of various artists across time. Extensively illustrated with color and b & w images, including some that are superimposed over photographs to reveal the relationships between external appearance and internal structure. Oversize: 10x11.75". Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) More Reviews and Recommendations Editorial Reviews - Anatomy for the ArtistFrom Barnes & NobleEnhance your life-drawing skills with Anatomy for the Artist, an in-depth study of the skeleton and the muscle groups. Hundreds of full-color photographs, translucent overlays, and illustrations highlight internal as well as external features of the human body. Drawing lessons take artists through the subtleties of drawing bones, portraying movement, and depicting perspective. From the PublisherIn Anatomy for the Artist, acclaimed artist and teacher Sarah Simblet unveils the extraordinary construction of the human body, and celebrates its continual prominence in Western Art. The transparent body. Using superb, specially commissioned photographs of male and female models, together with historical and contemporary works of art, and her own illustrations, Sarah shows us how to see inside the human frame, to map its muscle groups, skeletal strength, balance, poise, and grace. Selected drawing superimposed over photographs reveal fascinating relationships between external appearance and internal structure. Drawing from life. Six drawing classes guide the reader to see the human body afresh, offering techniques and attitudes that imaginatively show how to view and draw the skeleton, head, ribcage, pelvis, hands, and feet. Dissecting the Masters. By investigating ten Masterworks, the author demonstrates different artist's ideas and knowledge across time, ranging from Holbein's Christ Entombed, to Edward Hopper's Hotel Room. Each Masterclass presents a photographed model set in the same pose, so that anatomical comparisons can be made. Understanding anatomy is often the key to an artist's understanding and interpretation of the body. This imaginative modern reference book will enhance the drawing and painting techniques of artists at every level. Author Biography: Sarah Simblet teaches at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, Oxford University, and at the Royal College of Art in London. She has studied and worked extensively in Europe, and her drawings are in many national and private collections, and she has had three solo shows of her large-scale works. Sarah has also acted as a consultant for several radio and television programs, including the Discovery Channel. Photographer John Davis is renowned for his beautifully lit, strong images. He contributed to the acclaimed book Atlanta Dream, a collection of nude portraits of Olympic athletes. BooknewsArtist and teacher Simblet (Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, Oxford U.) presents six drawing classes that demonstrate how to see inside the human frame, map its muscle groups, skeletal strength, balance, poise and grace. Investigation of ten masterworks, together with a photographed model set in the same pose, reveal the ideas and knowledge of various artists across time. Extensively illustrated with color and b & w images, including some that are superimposed over photographs to reveal the relationships between external appearance and internal structure. Oversize: 10x11.75". Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Loading ... Features - Anatomy for the Artist Table of Contents Read an Excerpt Table of Contents " ntroduction The Art of Anatomy STRUCTURE OF THE HUMAN BODY Systems Skeleton Skeleto-muscular Integumentary Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary Endocrine, Nervous, Lymphatic, Cardio-vascular BONES & MUSCLES The Head Skull Bones Facial Muscles Neck Muscles Ears and Hair The Spine The Spine bones Masterclass: Jean-Auguste Ingres The Torso Rib Cage Muscles Genitals Masterclass: Francis Bacon The Shoulder and Arm Bones Muscles Masterclass: Jacques-Louis David The Forearm and Hand Bones Muscles Masterclass: Jose de Ribera The Hip and Thigh Bones Muscles Masterclass: Edward Hopper The Leg and Foot Bones Muscles Masterclass: Hans Holbein THE BODY & BALANCE Poses The Body in Space The Model on Paper Masterclass: Edouard Manet Movement Masterclass: Edgar Degas DRAWING CLASSES Transparent Bodies Drawing the Skeleton The Skeleton in Perspective Masterclass: Michelangelo Drawing the Head Drawing the Rib Cage Drawing the Pelvis Drawing the Hands Masterclass: Raphael Drawing the Feet Key Terms Glossary Further Reading Directory Index Acknowledgments.

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Dr Sarah Simblet is a fine artist, writer, broadcaster and anatomist, whose work explores the relationship between science, history and art. The author of Drawing for the Artist and Botany for the Artist, and co-author of The New Sylva, Sarah is dedicated to sharing and encouraging visual intelligence in others through her drawings, teaching and broadcasting worldwide. She is Director of Studies for Fine Art at Christ Church, Oxford, and Tutor in Anatomy at the Ruskin School of Art. She also teaches short courses in anatomy, botany, and drawing for both the Ruskin School of Art and the Royal Academy of Art, London.

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