Anatomy for Artists

Are you a born artist with special talent, a professional painter, or a novice enthusiast just mastering the basics of drawing? In either case, you will find solid ground under your feet and cease to be a mere copyist if you master the knowledge of plastic anatomy. Any artist knows that without knowledge of anatomy, it is impossible to accurately convey the features of the human figure, the nature of its movements, as well as the appearance and behavior of animals. The authors of this book – renowned artists – have created a series of anatomical drawings, sketches, and diagrams that will help you understand the basics of anatomy and introduce you to the essential laws of body structure that will allow you to effortlessly depict the skeletal and muscular systems of men, women, children, and animals. By acquiring this knowledge, even a novice artist will be able to achieve any degree of realism.