{"product_id":"dover-publications-constructive-anatomy-book","title":"Constructive Anatomy Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\"Excellent. The most valuable, detailed anatomical studies (which are also beautifully drawn) of all parts of the figure.\" — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eAmerican Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eConstructive Anatomy,\u003c\/span\u003e an anatomical reference guide for the working artist, sculptor, and student, \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003egraphically shows important parts of the human body, both in motion and in repose\u003c\/span\u003e — hand, wrist, thumb, fingers, forearm, arm, armpit, shoulder, neck, head, eye, nose, ear, mouth, chin, trunk (front, side, and back), pelvis, hip, thigh, leg, knee, ankle, foot, and toes. \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDrawings of bone and muscle structure of the working of the joints and the interrelation of the various parts of the body are mainly concerned with movement of all sorts\u003c\/span\u003e — movements that are described in detail as well as illustrated. The bending, twisting, and turning, creasing and interlocking of the various parts of the body are represented in drawing as the wedging of masses in specific ways that are clearly defined by Mr. Bridgman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The best book on artist's anatomy available anywhere.\" — \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eArt Students League News\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountless artists and students since the 1920s have used this and other books by George B. Bridgman (for nearly 50 years a teacher at the Art Students League in New York) for a solid foundation and understanding of human anatomy. They have found, and continue to find, that his unique way of discovering the vitalizing forces in the human form and realizing them in drawing carries the student pleasantly over one of art's most severe hurdles. \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBridgman's superb anatomical sketches, of which there are nearly 500 in the book, also bring clearly to fruition his lucid theories of how to draw the human body in its structure and its complex movements. Every artist will save tedious hours of research with this simple but effective approach, and will be delighted with its directness and fervor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \r\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAn anatomical reference guide:\u003c\/span\u003e Constructive Anatomy covers every angle of the body – from head to toe – in motion and repose. In addition to detailed drawings, artists, sculptors, and students will find insightful descriptions of body movements and how each part works together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDrawings of body in motion:\u003c\/span\u003e Explore the structure of bone and muscle and how they work together. Learn how to draw complex poses across various movements, from bending and twisting to creasing and interlocking. Easily understand how limbs interact with each other to create fluidity in your art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDetailed illustrations:\u003c\/span\u003e Get up close to key body parts such as hands, wrists, fingers, arms, shoulders, heads, and eyes. Enhance your artwork by capturing intricate details that may otherwise be overlooked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFor all levels:\u003c\/span\u003e Whether you're a beginner or professional, this book offers something for everyone! Learn fundamental movement principles to accomplish a realistic representation of your subject matter. With informative diagrams, you'll be ready for your next masterpiece in no time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"celwidget aplus-module basic-module-13-text aplus-standard\" data-csa-c-id=\"wu2jd3-xsj8mf-v3gm0y-89uqq6\" data-cel-widget=\"aplus-basic-module-13-text\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-none aplus-module aplus-module-13 aplus-module-wrapper apm-fixed-width\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-none aplus-13-heading\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch1 class=\"aplus-13-heading-text a-text-bold\"\u003eAnatomy for Artists\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-none aplus-module-section aplus-text-section\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003eTo master painting, drawing or sculpting the delicate lines of the human or animal form can demand a lifetime of study. Dover's art anatomy books are appropriate for both the beginning art student and the established artist too.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"celwidget aplus-module module-9 aplus-standard\" data-csa-c-id=\"53y7wu-1l8grd-cqc8k6-hm3865\" data-cel-widget=\"aplus-module-9\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"aplus-module-wrapper apm-fixed-width\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-spacing apm-fixed-width\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"apm-fixed-width apm-eventhirdcol-table\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth class=\"apm-center\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-eventhirdcol apm-floatleft\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"a-spacing-mini\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/70c32315-ae00-4425-ac5f-9c067e07c795.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\" alt=\"art anatomy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/70c32315-ae00-4425-ac5f-9c067e07c795.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003cth class=\"apm-center\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-eventhirdcol apm-floatleft\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"a-spacing-mini\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/51d62fcc-643d-4756-86e8-0a43bc5a5b45.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\" alt=\"art anatomy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/51d62fcc-643d-4756-86e8-0a43bc5a5b45.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003cth class=\"apm-center\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-eventhirdcol apm-floatleft\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"a-spacing-mini\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/30319cf5-27cf-4734-8934-8f23d68954a4.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\" alt=\"art anatomy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/30319cf5-27cf-4734-8934-8f23d68954a4.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"apm-top\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-eventhirdcol apm-floatleft\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4 class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003eConstructive Anatomy\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis invaluable anatomical reference shows important parts of the human body, both in motion and in repose: hand, wrist, fingers, forearm, neck, thigh, leg, and more. Drawings of bone and muscle structure are also covered in detail. Over 500 illustrations. \"Best book on artist's anatomy.\" - Art Students League News.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"apm-top\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-eventhirdcol apm-floatleft\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4 class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003eThe Human Figure\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic treatment by a master teacher offers clear, detailed instruction on drawing the human figure. More than 430 pencil and charcoal illustrations depict eyes, arms, feet, and other fundamental features. Topics include shading, curvature, proportion, foreshortening, muscular tension, and major and minor differences in the structure and representation of male and female anatomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"apm-top\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-eventhirdcol apm-floatleft\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4 class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003eHeads, Features and Faces\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA renowned teacher at the Art Students League of New York tackles one of the most difficult and often neglected areas of study: the correct rendering of heads, features, and faces. Placing as much emphasis on perspective and planes as on anatomy, Bridgman includes almost 200 instructional drawings plus texts and examples from the work of Vermeer, Rembrandt, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":48014707753275,"sku":"9780486211046","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7539\/6411\/files\/9780486211046.jpg?v=1710976852","url":"https:\/\/maacaffestore.com\/products\/dover-publications-constructive-anatomy-book","provider":"The Compleat Sculptor, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}