Editorial Reviews

The transparent body. Using superb, specially commissioned photographs of male and female models, together with historical and contemporary works of art, and her own illustrations, Sarah shows us how to see inside the human frame, to map its muscle groups, skeletal strength, balance, poise, and grace. Selected drawing superimposed over photographs reveal fascinating relationships between external appearance and internal structure.

Drawing from life. Six drawing classes guide the reader to see the human body afresh, offering techniques and attitudes that imaginatively show how to view and draw the skeleton, head, ribcage, pelvis, hands, and feet.

Dissecting the Masters. By investigating ten Masterworks, the author demonstrates different artist's ideas and knowledge across time, ranging from Holbein's Christ Entombed, to Edward Hopper's Hotel Room. Each Masterclass presents a photographed model set in the same pose, so that anatomical comparisons can be made. Understanding anatomy is often the key to an artist's understanding and interpretation of the body. This imaginative modern reference book will enhance the drawing and painting techniques of artists at every level.

Customer Reviews

Excellent Reference and Resource Book, 2009-09-07
by Wilhelmina Gaudy (Beaverton, OR USA)

This is a great book for studying anatomy for any artist. An artist can never practice drawing and painting anatomy enough, no matter how advanced they are in study or career. I love the skeletal velum overlaying photographs of body parts illustrating exactly how they fit inside our bodies. There are several photographs of hands, feet, and an actual skeleton for detailed practice. The bodies, as others have mentioned, are fit and muscular making for excellent for reference and drawing practice. I borrowed this book from the library so many times I decided it was time to buy a copy of my own. It continues to be one of my favorite anantomy books to use when I need a reference while experimenting with various mediums.

Useful & Beautiful, 2009-09-04
by Edward Vilga (Global)

This book was exactly what I wanted: detailed anatomy designed for the artist's needs.

Highly recommend.

the best book ever!!, 2009-06-19
by Flory Patricia Blanco Murillo

My father bought this book a couple of years ago, but now I'm studying anatomy in college, so I started using it. I just loved it!! Its complete, simple, well explained, wonderfull!! Even if you like also other authors, its a must-have!!

wonderful, 2009-04-05
by Nina (Kansas City, MO.)

Excellent book to have for reference to give you a great understanding of anatomy. Beautiful renderings with structural overlays.

great quality, 2009-03-26
by Assal Gheysari

the book took a bit long to get to me but it was in perfect condition.