Understanding the Human Figure
Everything you need to create realistic human form
- Hundreds of visual references for human anatomy
- Complex knowledge of anatomy explained in a simple manner
- Muscles and their form in various dynamic and static positions
- Human proportions charts for different ages and genders
- Comparison of base male and female anatomy
Visual artists
are visual thinkers!
Anatomy For Sculptors: Understanding the Human Figure uses images and gives you everything you need to create realistic human body forms – from head to toe.
Instead of medical anatomy textbooks overstuffed with information, you finally have an anatomy book made for artists!
Comprehensive
Understanding the Human Figure combines 3D models of the human body with photos of live models in various body postures.
We use color-code overlays with muscle diagrams to help you understand the human body from multiple angles.
Learning how to understand anatomy
Internet doesn’t have it all. Finding the exact online reference materials you need may turn out to be more difficult than you thought – this leads you to improvise.
Improvisation without a real understanding of the human figure brings frustrations and often results in anatomically awkward imperfections.
A live model
substitute
Becoming a masterful visual artist required you put in long hours of practice to hone your skills. A reliable anatomy references can be an excellent substitute for the live model – as long as they really are good!
Understanding the Human Figure has every reference you’ll need rendered in highest quality.
Postures and motions
The book contains visual references for hundreds of body postures and motions. These include a twisted torso, abduction, and adduction of arms and many more.
No more guessing!
Gain the understanding of the human figure and its motions with the help of this book! Soon, instead of just copying nature, you will understand it and improve your artwork.
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Industry expert
experiences and uses
Arda Koyuncu
Art Director
– Riot Games
I highly recommend incorporating this resource in your workflow even if your preferred medium is not sculpting…
Tiago Rios
Character Artist
– Santa Monica Studio
The book gives literally hundreds of easy tips for new and experienced sculptors interested…
Erick Sosa
Senior Character Artist
– Marvel’s “What if?”
All I can say about this amazing book and the rest of the series is this: Do yourself a favor, and get these books…
Yuri Alexander
Sr. Staff Character Artist
– Sony Bend
Anatomy for sculptors is the clearest and most comprehensive anatomy reference material that I have seen…
Anatomy of Facial Expression
Form of the Head and Neck
