Understanding the Human Figure
Visual examples and references are the most important!
Check out the author Uldis Zarins, flipping through the book while describing the though process
Visual examples and references are the most important!
Check out the author Uldis Zarins, flipping through the book while describing the though process
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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