Anatomy for the artist

About this book

"The book is divided into five sections, with information on the head and the neck, the trunk, the upper extremity, the lower extremity, and ending with a section on movement. Each section is comprehensively illustrated using detailed drawings of the human body, accompanied by a clear commentary describing the structure and function of that particular body part. There is also information about how to proportion figures correctly, how to depict light and shade, as well as hints and tips on the best way for drawing moving figures. Guidance is given on the correct kind of artist's equipment to use to achieve the best results"--Page 4 of cover.