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How to Draw the Human Figure
By Howard Munce (contributor)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Henry Holt & Co
Publication date December 1, 1990
Binding Paperback
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780805015287
ISBN-10 0805015280
Dimensions 0.25 by 9 by 11 in.
Weight 0.75 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $7.95
§As reported by publisher
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Summary
Introduces drawing materials and techniques, describes the physical structure of the human body, and offers tips on capturing gesture, form, motion, and shading in figure studies
Amazon.com description: Product Description:
This book introduces you to an exciting approach to figure drawing. It was especially created by a group of America's most eminent artists who have demonstrated the methods they have used in their distinguished careers.

You, too, will find that figure drawing is one of the areas of art that can bring you much fun and excitement. Not only will you gain rich satisfaction from drawing or painting, but you'll discover that people admire creative talent-- and you'll experience the pride of achievement that comes from developing a valuable skill that most others lack.

Also, if you have sufficient desire and dedication, your talent in drawing could even lead you into an exciting and challenging career as a professional artist. But, whether or not you have the ambition to be a professional, you'll find that art will be a wonderfully satisfying pursuit.

In this book you'll find fresh approaches to the following features:

* THE HUMAN FORM
* DRAWING MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
* MODELS-- WHERE TO FIND THEM
* GESTURE DRAWING
* DRAWING-- STEP-BY-STEP
* THE BASIC FORM FIGURE
* ARTISTIC ANATOMY
* LIGHTING THE FIGURE
* THE FIGURE IN MOTION

And don't forget-- as a buyer of this book you are entitled to receive a FREE ART LESSON from a professional artist/instructor of the Famous Artists School.


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from Henry Holt & Co (December 1, 1990)
9780805015287 | details & prices | 9.00 × 11.00 × 0.25 in. | 0.75 lbs | List price $7.95
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