Anatomy for Artists. Over 50 Projects. Complete Encyclopedia

Are you a born artist with a special talent, a professional painter, or a beginner enthusiast just mastering the basics of drawing? In both cases, you will find solid ground under your feet and stop being a mere copyist if you master the knowledge of plastic anatomy. Every artist knows that without understanding the basics of body structure, it is impossible to accurately convey the characteristics of the human figure and the nature of its movements. The authors of this encyclopedia – renowned artists – have created a series of anatomical drawings, sketches, and diagrams that will help you understand the fundamentals of anatomy and familiarize you with the most important laws of body structure. In this book, you will also find many useful tips and recommendations, with which even a beginner artist can achieve any degree of realism. In this self-study guide: • Basic elements of drawing • Shading • Proportions • Perspective • Anatomy of the face • Anatomy of the human body • Skeletal and muscular systems • Portrait • Poses and movement • Conveying balance • Manga and more