The Human Figure: An Anatomy for Artists

by David K. Rubins

Book Overview

This anatomy book for artists is an invaluable quick reference guide on both the construction and the outward appearance of the male and female figures. It contains more than 250 illustrations of the human body. Never before have such superb examples of the complete bone and muscle structure, including the principal movements of the joints, been presented for the use of the student and practicing artist. In addition, the drawings in detail of all parts of the figure in repose and movement -- the head, torso, arms, hands, legs, and feet -- form a complete guide to the accurate depiction of this most difficult of all subjects, the human figure. Every artist who wishes to reach the peak of his or her profession, whether a draftsman, illustrator, sculptor, commercial artist, or painter, must have a good grounding in the construction of the human figure, however abstract is his or her final approach. Not only can the reader learn the essential characteristics of every part of the human body, but can refer again to the illustrations of details that will help rectify specific drawing problems.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140042431
• ISBN13: 9780140042436
• Release Date: September 1975
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

very good

when ever i have to draw, i always take this book out. its so helpful its amazing

Excellent anatomy book

Clear drawings, well-written, relatively simple text, easy to follow. Especially good for beginners in anatomy to augment Hale/Richer's Artistic Anatomy (the text of which is more complex and harder to follow) and, for ecorche, Goldfinger's Human Anatomy for Artists.

the best book about the subject

A great book, lots of example and views about adult human. i used it for 3d work.

Best anatomy book I've seen

I teach figure drawing and this guide has been most helpful. Great visual learning guide to the human body and excellent illustrations including baby, and old guy. I use this book more than any other.

personally, my book of choice when it comes to anatomy.

this is a great book. i was first introduced to this book when i took a sculpting class in college and throughout art school, this is still my favorite anatomy book. Rubins spells out the muscule mass' in direct almost simplified ways that makes it very understandable and easy to grasp. each area is broken down into front side and back views and even includes a page at the end of each chapter that shows the bodypart of discussion in various poses. fundamentally this is the best book i've run into. i recommend it highly if you want an easy guide to the understanding of human anatomy.