Figure Drawing: The Structure, Anatomy and Expressive Design of the Human Form, 6th Edition1 review
Nathan Goldstein

Prentice Hall, 2003

Good, Comprehensive, and Heady

There's good and not so good in this book. The good is, it is very comprehensive, well organized, and authoritatively written. The bad news is, many of the concepts are complicated and difficult to follow. The writer assumes you understand many things because he doesn't bother to verbalize them ...
  
  











  



  
Drawing the Living Figure9 reviews
Joseph Sheppard

Dover Publications, 1991

An essential book for your figure drawing library

+ Absolutely love it
+ Just What You Need
+ Drawing the Living Figure
+ Great!
  
  











  



  
Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form23 reviews
Eliot Goldfinger

Oxford University Press, USA, 1991

anatomy reference

+ Just Perfect
+ all tech
+ Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form
+ Great guide with one flaw
  
  











  



  
Nude Body Nude9 reviews
Howard Schatz, Beverly Ornstein

HarperCollins, 2000

Beauty To The Beholder

+ BELISSIMO!!!
+ Magnificent

This large format book is filled with images that are erotic, funny, abstract and even thought provoking. Having read the negative reviews, I think that the reviewrs had misplaced expectations, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder and opinions will differ. Nude Body Nude is a book that plays ...
  
  











  



  
Strength Training Anatomy249 reviews
Frederic Delavier

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2001

unreal help even for the experienced readers

+ Beautiful Book but Lacks Workout Programs.
+ Bravo! Extraordinarily well written and illustrated
+ Had to buy TWO of these
+ Excellent reference book for pro or layperson.
  
  











  



  
Artistic Anatomy (Practical Art Books)15 reviews
Dr. Paul Richer, Robert Beverly Hale

Watson-Guptill, 1986

THE BIBLE OF ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS

+ An outstanding pairing perfect for contemporary artists.
+ great material flawed layout
+ A Different Use: Anatomy as a Reference for Writers
  
  











  



  
Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing From Life: Over 1,000 Illustrations21 reviews
George B. Bridgman

Sterling, 2001

One of my Top 3 Bridgman books- great in drawing from memory...

+ WOW!
+ A GOOD COMPLIMENT TO HOGARTH
+ great product, for any skill level, any drawing class.
+ A must have
  
  











  



  
How to Draw the Human Figure: An Anatomical Approach5 reviews
Louise Gordon

Penguin (Non-Classics), 1980

If you want to draw the human figure, click the "buy" button

+ It's highly effective, Clear Anatomy for beginners...
+ Very helpful
+ One of the best
+ A SATISFIED READER
  
  











  



  
An Atlas of Anatomy for Artists7 reviews
Fritz Schider

Dover Publications, 1957

Great Reference !

+ An Excellent Source!
+ A reliable "classic" book
+ Excellent
  
  











  



  
Drawing from Life4 reviews
Clint Brown, Cheryl McLean

Wadsworth Publishing, 2003

Figure drawing books don't get any better than this one.

+ Drawing
+ A book to Keep

"Drawing from Life" is a treasure an artist, teacher, and drawing lover finds once in awhile. It is very logically layed out. I enjoyed variety of illustrations, the learning exercises, and glossary. Alas... some negatives: the price, the quality and detail of the reproductions, especially the ...
  
  











  



  
Anatomy for the Artist44 reviews
Sarah Simblet, John Davis

DK ADULT, 2001

Anatomy for the Artist

+ Great!!
+ Anatomy for the Artist
+ Excellent Resource
+ Great pictures and illustrations.
  
  











  



  
Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist (Galaxy Books)28 reviews
Stephen Rogers Peck

Oxford University Press, USA, 1982

Just when I thought it was ridiculous to get another anatomy book...

+ Wonderful book for artists to learn anatomy
+ An Excellent Learning Tool
+ fantastic
  
  











  



  
The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective on the Classical Tradition46 reviews
Anthony Ryder

Watson-Guptill, 1999

Classical Drawing.. the (almost) lost art..

+ eye opening
+ The guide to masterpiece
+ Figure Drawing
  
  











  



  
Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters: 100 Great Drawings Analyzed, Figure Drawing Fundamentals Defined24 reviews
Robert Hale

Watson-Guptill, 1989

Excellent reference

+ The Timeless Fundamentals of Drawing
+ Excellent Reference
+ Fantastic
+ Analysis is great
  
  











  



  
Cartooning the Head and Figure23 reviews
Jack Hamm

Perigee Trade, 1986

Cartooning the Head and Figure

+ a classic; old-school style
+ Hamm!
+ Great reference
+ An amazing book
  
  











  



  
Passion & Line: Photographs of Dancers11 reviews
Beverly J. Ornstein

Graphis, U. S., 1997

Beauty in flesh

+ Worth every penny!
+ Passion and Line
+ Still Life
+ The most beatiful book of body life!
  
  











  



  
Anatomy Lessons from the Great Masters11 reviews
Robert Hale, Terence Coyle

Watson-Guptill, 2000

Practice practice practice

+ Good for Antamoy References
+ Good book
+ Excellent content
  
  











  



  
Drawing from Life4 reviews
Clint Brown, Cheryl McLean

Wadsworth Publishing, 2003

Figure drawing books don't get any better than this one.

+ Drawing
+ A book to Keep

"Drawing from Life" is a treasure an artist, teacher, and drawing lover finds once in awhile. It is very logically layed out. I enjoyed variety of illustrations, the learning exercises, and glossary. Alas... some negatives: the price, the quality and detail of the reproductions, especially the ...
  
  











  



  
Artistic Anatomy (Practical Art Books)15 reviews
Dr. Paul Richer, Robert Beverly Hale

Watson-Guptill, 1986

THE BIBLE OF ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS

+ An outstanding pairing perfect for contemporary artists.
+ great material flawed layout
+ A Different Use: Anatomy as a Reference for Writers
  
  











  



  
Anatomy for the Artist44 reviews
Sarah Simblet, John Davis

DK ADULT, 2001

Anatomy for the Artist

+ Great!!
+ Anatomy for the Artist
+ Excellent Resource
+ Great pictures and illustrations.