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Figure Drawing: The Structure, Anatomy and Expressive Design of the Human Form, 6th Edition 1 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 ...
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Drawing the Living Figure 9 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!
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Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form 23 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
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Nude Body Nude 9 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 ...
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Strength Training Anatomy 249 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.
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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
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Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing From Life: Over 1,000 Illustrations 21 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
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How to Draw the Human Figure: An Anatomical Approach 5 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
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An Atlas of Anatomy for Artists 7 reviews Fritz Schider
Dover Publications, 1957
Great Reference !
+ An Excellent Source! + A reliable "classic" book + Excellent
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Drawing from Life 4 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 ...
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Anatomy for the Artist 44 reviews Sarah Simblet, John Davis
DK ADULT, 2001
Anatomy for the Artist
+ Great!! + Anatomy for the Artist + Excellent Resource + Great pictures and illustrations.
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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
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The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective on the Classical Tradition 46 reviews Anthony Ryder
Watson-Guptill, 1999
Classical Drawing.. the (almost) lost art..
+ eye opening + The guide to masterpiece + Figure Drawing
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Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters: 100 Great Drawings Analyzed, Figure Drawing Fundamentals Defined 24 reviews Robert Hale
Watson-Guptill, 1989
Excellent reference
+ The Timeless Fundamentals of Drawing + Excellent Reference + Fantastic + Analysis is great
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Cartooning the Head and Figure 23 reviews Jack Hamm
Perigee Trade, 1986
Cartooning the Head and Figure
+ a classic; old-school style + Hamm! + Great reference + An amazing book
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Passion & Line: Photographs of Dancers 11 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!
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Anatomy Lessons from the Great Masters 11 reviews Robert Hale, Terence Coyle
Watson-Guptill, 2000
Practice practice practice
+ Good for Antamoy References + Good book + Excellent content
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Drawing from Life 4 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 ...
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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
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Anatomy for the Artist 44 reviews Sarah Simblet, John Davis
DK ADULT, 2001
Anatomy for the Artist
+ Great!! + Anatomy for the Artist + Excellent Resource + Great pictures and illustrations.
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