Dewey Decimal743.4/4
Table Of ContentIntroduction 6 Stages of a drawing procedure 8 The anatomical reasons for shape 9 Some methods of representation 12 Tonal drawing 12 Linear drawing 13 Constructive drawing 14 Structural drawing 15 The erect figure 16 The moving figure 38 The sitting figure 56 The kneeling figure 76 The reclining and lying-down figure 88 The figure in perspective 118 Some photographic references 124 Bibliography 128
SynopsisGiovanni Civardi explores and explains the intricate process of depicting the female nude. From choosing your method of representation and deciding whether to draw from life or from photography, every facet of drawing the female nude is covered in this in-depth reference book, a valuable resource for any artist. Civardis own considered drawings provide an excellent basis for the artist wanting to expand their figure-drawing skills; and the author takes a practical, almost geometric, approach to depicting the female form, breaking down the body into basic shapes and portraying the female figure in a variety of simple and complex poses., Giovanni Civardi explores and explains the intricate process of depicting the female nude. From choosing your method of representation and deciding whether to draw from life or from photography, every facet of drawing the female nude is covered in this in-depth reference book, a valuable resource for any artist. Civardi's own considered drawings provide an excellent basis for the artist wanting to expand their figure-drawing skills; and the author takes a practical, almost geometric, approach to depicting the female form, breaking down the body into basic shapes and portraying the female figure in a variety of simple and complex poses.
LC Classification NumberNC765