Artistic Anatomy is widely acknowledged to be the greatest book of its kind since the Renaissance. The original French edition, now a rare collector's item, was published in 1889 and was probably used as a resource by Renoir, Braque, Degas, Bazille, and many others. The English-language edition, first published 35 years ago, brings together the nineteenth century's greatest teacher of artistic anatomy, Paul Richer, and the twentieth century's most renowned teacher of anatomy and figure drawing, Robert Beverly Hale, who translated and edited the book for the modern reader. Now Watson-Guptill is proud to reissue this dynamic classic with an anniversary sticker, sure to inspire drawing students well into our century.

Artistic Anatomy: The Great French Classic on Artistic Anatomy

Arts & Photography

Hale, Robert Beverly

Richer, Dr. Paul

Drawing

Watson/Guptill

A monumental book on the female figure by the father of modern artistic anatomy, Dr. Paul Richer. Available for the first time in English translation. This book is the first of its kind to offer a comprehensive description of the female form. Here, Richer accurately analyzes proportions of men and women. He discusses ways in which male and female bodies are similar, and then highlights ways in which they are different. He talks about the role of the skeleton, the fat deposits, and the skin in creating the superficial form of the body. Finally, he discusses the features of the face. This book includes 122 marvelous illustrations drawn by Richer in black &amp; white, a translator's preface, and an index. In this book, Richer emphasizes the variable qualities that make each individual unique. This text is unlike any other book on human anatomy and will be a valuable resource for artists working in any art medium.

New Artistic Anatomy: Female Morphology

Study & Teaching

Benham Books

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