Books & References > Figurative Anatomy

An Atlas of Anatomy for Artists is one of the best references for drawing and sculpting the human form. It features a wide variety of postures and views of the body. It’s a must have for all figurative artists.
Written by Fritz Schider. 189 illustrated plates and descriptions

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In this superb guidebook, a master of figure drawing shows readers in
precise detail how to render human anatomy convincingly. Over 460
illustrations reveal the structure of the body by presenting careful,
knowledgeable articulation of the muscles and bones lying beneath the
skin.
Written by Joseph Sheppard. 224 Pages

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Anatomy for the Artist is the ideal reference work for anyone who wants a comprehensive and contemporary perspective on drawing the human form. Drawings and photographs interact to illustrate the relationship between the surface appearance of the body part and the complexities of its underlying structure.
Written by Sarah Simblet with Photography by John Davis. 255 pages.

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To the standard material on bone and muscle, there has been added a section dealing with the types of human physique: a section on anatomy from birth to old age, and death; a section orientated on racial anatomy; and a section on analysis of facial expression. The illustrations are top notch, the many views given leave nothing to doubt, and everything is clearly labeled.
Written by Stephen Rogers Peck. 272 pages

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Dynamic Anatomy presents unique, detailed studies of the human figure as artistic anatomy. Hogarth emphasizes the relationship of mass to movement, going far beyond the factual elements of anatomy. This fascinating book provides the reader with sound and practical methods for drawing and sculpting human forms that come alive.
Written by Burne Hogarth. 232 pages

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The power of the image of the nude--the expressiveness of the flesh--has inspired artists from the beginning. An understanding of human form is essential for artists to be able to express themselves with the figure. Anatomy makes the figure. Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form is the definitive analytical work on the anatomy of the human figure.
Written by Eliot Goldfinger. 368 pages

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This book takes the reader through the whole process of creating a figure in clay from the inside out. It covers armature building, the skeleton, muscles, and the details of the hair, face, and skin. Modeling the Figure in Clay presents Bruno Lucchesi’s sculpture with text and photos by Margit Malstrom. 144 pages.

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