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5.0 out of 5 stars I love the huge detailed illustrations, September 13, 2009

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Human Anatomy for Artists by Andras Szunyoghy is a rather thick anatomy reference book at 496 pages. It's loaded with huge detailed pencil illustrations. They are really big and a pleasure to look at.

The examples are shown in all positions, top and bottom whenever necessary. There are drawings of individual muscles as well as when they are layered on top one another. Every new page takes a bit of the previous and builds on it, all the way to the end. Every part of the bones and muscles are very clearly illustrated. Because of the multiple angles, one can really get a good sense of the form. I'm pretty sure anyone can be a master at anatomy after drawing everything in the book.

There are not much text in the book except for the labeling of muscles and parts.

While the book has some drawings of bending body parts, you'll really learn more on posing with figure drawing books. With the knowledge provided here, figure drawing will be a breeze.

This is a very useful anatomy reference book for any artists. The huge illustrations is a really big plus.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best anatomy book ever!!, October 20, 2005

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DJ Nicke (Sydney, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Anatomy - For Artists - (Hardcover)

I've worked for companies such as Walt Disney Animation and Fox Studios. This book was constantly used and referred to in our work and studies there. If you only buy one anatomy book, BUY THIS ONE! There are a few books with this title out. Make sure you get the one by Andras Szunyoghy...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Insanely detailed!, August 21, 2002

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Yonatan Elhanan (Haifa Israel) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Anatomy - For Artists - (Hardcover)

Although i've never heard of this book, it was evidently better then others. I browsed through it in the book store and found clear pencil drawings, good text and surprisingly detailed content. There are many pages and many illustrations for each part of the body. Different muscle layers are covered as well as bones(front, back, side, above and underneath views for each!) and movement.
Its week side is lack of muscle effects on the skin, so you'll have to get a figure drawing book for that. In addition, a new reader might get lost(as i did) with the new jargon and muscle names, but you get used to it.
Oh, and there are many muscles and bones that no artist will ever need to draw, so if it's not what you're looking for, there are cheaper alternatives.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Reference book For Drawing!!!
I have been recommending this to everyone interested in an anatomy book. This book was one of the best purchases I have made, as an aspiring artist. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Daniel Pfohl

5.0 out of 5 stars human anatomy for artists
This book arrived in great condition in a very timely fashion. I was pleased and would recommend this seller to anyone.

Published 16 months ago by Creative Arts Director

5.0 out of 5 stars Best artist's anatomy book yet!
This is a beautiful, comprehensive, easy to use, wonderful to peruse book. The only one I need.

Published 23 months ago by S. Tennison

5.0 out of 5 stars End your search. This really is the best option.
I borrowed this from a friend for a year. Afterwards, I tried to find a replacement, but this is the best book for muscles and bones. It has everything, but illustrated clearly. Read more

Published on July 1, 2009 by Kimowan Metchewais

4.0 out of 5 stars you can't find a better one
As an artist and bookseller I have not been able to find a better artistic anatomy book. There are one or two better ones, available in Europe, but not in the US. Read more

Published on January 6, 2009 by Laura A. Pallone

3.0 out of 5 stars Too much detail
The book is OK, but has too much detail of the human anatomy for this "wannabe" artist. In my opinion, it is better suited for medical students.

Published on November 10, 2008 by MELS

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference for Artists
I am a 3D Modeler and this is the book I use extensively for reference while modeling and especially while sculpting in Z brush. Read more

Published on August 9, 2008 by Alexander A. Henkels III

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource
Very clear and concise study of the structural forms of human anatomy. The illustrations are clear and the sections ordered logically for quick reference.

Published on March 6, 2008 by Joel Krecklow

5.0 out of 5 stars dramatically improved my drawing
Within 2 weeks of looking at the illustrations in this book, my figure drawing skills have improved by at least 60 percent. Read more

Published on July 31, 2007 by Kelli Maier

5.0 out of 5 stars Not only for Artists
This is the most thorough and easy to understand anatomy book I have used. It covers the skeletal muscles of the human body. Read more

Published on May 19, 2001 by Sharon L. Cohen

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Together with the teeth, bones form the most solid structure of the body. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tarsus pedis, upper leg outwards, aspect ventral aspect, medial protuberance, lower leg inwards, aspect lateral aspect, sphenoidal bone, inferior ridge, tipper leg, insertion surfaces, shin hone, metacarpal hones, metatarsal hones, outer car, dorsal aspect, cranial aspect, levator anguli oris, palmar aspect, muscle teeth, synovial capsule, transverse ligament, bony crest, capitis posterior, plantar ligament, proximal phalanx

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Deltoid Muscle, Tendon of the Flexor, The Neck Muscles

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