The Influence of Bones and Muscles on Form
- ISBN-10
- 0486482855
- ISBN-13
- 9780486482859
- Category
- Art
- Pages
- 50
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-01-19
- Publisher
- Courier Corporation
- Author
- Walter T. Foster
Description
A thorough acquaintance with human anatomy is a valuable asset for artists wishing to master figure drawing. This single-volume treatment combines separate treatises on drawing muscles and bones. Each page features multiple illustrations, accompanied by extensive descriptions offering lucid explanations of bone and muscle placement, function, and artistic re-creation.
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