Anatomy and Drawing (Dover Art Instruction) [Paperback]

Victor Perard (Author), Art Instruction (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dover Art Instruction | Publication Date: May 5, 2004

This instructive book presents excellent annotated line drawings of anatomical structure for the beginning artist, explaining the subject in simple terms, identifying parts of the body and demonstrating physical activities through the author’s sketches. Chapters cover the human skeleton, head and neck, torso, arm, hand, leg, foot, and musculature. 179 black-and-white illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; annotated edition edition (May 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486432963
• ISBN-13: 978-0486432960
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #447,460 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So detailed you could build your own person!..., July 26, 2001

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"blue_sage" (Tulsa,OK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anatomy and Drawing: The Classic and Definitive Manual of Figure Drawing for Artists (Hardcover)

I just bought this book, i was looking at the books on sale and ran across this one, there are severl reasons why i bought this book: A)I have been looking for about a year for a book on drawing the human body thats very detailed. B) .... C) this book has every possible angle that a body can pose in.D) this book is made out to look like someones skech book it has Thousands of drawings in it. E) Its small enough that you can carry it round with you (anywhere).Here are some things thats in the book...It has pages on every kind of mouth,nose,ears,eyes,hand,feet,necks,heads,arms,legs,body movment and faces from all over the world and age and face expressions,in ever direction there is to think of, it has a page of what the body looks like when swimming under water its got sections on how the body works ,its got a section on the skeleton and muscles of the body, and all the names of each part. it also has pages of the body from babies to ages 3,5, and adult that you can look off of. all in all this is one of the most helpful guides on drawing and knowing the human body. buy it! This is so worth the money which was not alot, Enjoy! :)

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best Ive come across ever!!, May 17, 2001

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parijat (New delhi , India.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anatomy and Drawing: The Classic and Definitive Manual of Figure Drawing for Artists (Hardcover)

I inherited this book from my mother who was once a fine art student. The Best and most comprehensive study of the human figure I have ever come across. Both for artists and anatomy students. lists detailed versions or muscles,bones and various body parts in varied angles ,proportions and positions. Brilliant guide for both begginners and advanced art students interested in the study of human figure and form.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Review 15 years in the Making., March 1, 2006

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Siju Thomas (India) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anatomy and Drawing (Dover Art Instruction) (Paperback)

I was given an Indian edition of this book by a friend when I was 17 ,Since then I have collected almost all the books relevant to the subject of Artistic Anatomy.Some of those books are not held in as high a regard now as when I bought them.But this book it still holds the same regard in my eyes now as i had in the first few years of intense Anatomy study.

The linework is almost too good to be true.I have occasionaly thought it might have been traced from photos, but some of the imaginary compositions in the book convinced me that the Artist was indeed a rare and gifted draughtsman.I saw that this book has made a return into the world of western art quite recently,and I know of a couple of unauthorised versions which are being sold through the net,I am quite delighted at this resurgence of Interest as I always regarded Perard as one of my top five inspirations, I decided to buy the U.S. edition for the bigger dimensions.

I love this book and recommend it to all discerning figure artists.