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Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist
Stephen Rogers Peck's Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist remains unsurpassed as a manual for students. It includes sections on bones, muscles, surface anatomy, proportion, equilibrium, and locomotion. Other unique features are sections on the types of human physique, anatomy from birth to old age, an orientation on racial anatomy, and an analysis of facial expressions....more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
February 18th 1982
by Oxford University Press, USA
(first published 1951)
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In high school, I was taking Anatomy & Physiology as well as art and this book was highly relevant for both. Granted, in high school, we didn't draw from nudes, but I was taking a portfolio development course at the Art Institute at the same time. This book was recommended by the professor at the Institute, and the information covered is amazingly thorough. It was almost better than my Anatomy & Physiology textbook!
The book is broken up into different sections, beginning with a quick ill...more
The book is broken up into different sections, beginning with a quick ill...more
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Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist by Stephen Rogers Peck is an anatomy reference book.
It covers everything from bones, to muscles to topics like fat, veins, hair, age, sex, race and expression. There are some photos for reference as well. The writeup is descriptive and simple to understand. The examples are well illustrated and clearly labeled. It's pretty comprehensive.
While it also has some figure drawing tips and instructions, it certainly is not as compr...more
Definitely a book to reference when one already knows anatomy. I bought it alongside two other anatomy books (which are focused on actual teaching) upon recommendation and do not regret it!
Fantastic book because it clearly shows the muscle/bone names and, my favourite part, is that it has a chart of age differences as the body grows (ie baby, toddler, teen etc).
Fantastic book because it clearly shows the muscle/bone names and, my favourite part, is that it has a chart of age differences as the body grows (ie baby, toddler, teen etc).
If you are an artist, then this is an absolute MUST HAVE. It is a classic, to be sure, but there is so much to see here and, more importantly, so much to learn. I have worn out several editions of this book, given away even more to other artists and ensure that I always have a copy hanging around.
Really nice all around proportions and theory book of anatomy. Almost can take this around as an indispensable carry along guide to anatomy. Pretty rich with drawings, accurate paintings, and photos. Nicely explained as well.
Very informative about many of aspects of human anatomy, from the skeletal structure, to musculature, as well as skin. Very applicable to one desiring to hone their illustrative skills.
basic bridgman, i.e. illustrated "tips and tricks" to help one understand and retain anatomy. yet the title of "atlas" seems inappropriate, considering that deep muscle is often omitted
Just facts. This is good basic anatomy book. I've got a lot, but this was one of my first and favorites.
Anatomy for the Artist course textbook/reference, Westfield State College, 1997
Aug 10, 2011
Jedkimball
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Good for basic anatomical drawing concepts
Truly excellent anatomy reference for sculptors.
Excellent reference.
A great reference!
Useful!
Aug 28, 2008
Northern K Sunderland
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Artists, Anyone else
Shelves:
art-theory
A beautiful book of the Human Anatomy. Not to be confused with a how-to-draw book, there are no instructions on how to sketch the human figure, it is simply a book on each individual bit of the human body. from hair to the bones, it covers everything. Aside from the wonderful illustrations, it's Stephen Roger Peck's words that make this book what it is. Through his writing you see his obvious reverence for the beauty and structure of the human body.
And that reverence is contagious.
And that reverence is contagious.
Uniquely instructive ... I still remember such gems as the morphology of the lower back and buttocks resembling the wings of a butterfly or the breast and its underlying pectoral muscle looking like commas on their sides. The illustrations are strangely stylized and gorgeous. Also, hysterical and weird photographs of people making screwey faces, the most disturbing of which being the countenance of someone at the moment of their death. Somehow more frightening in a book than in real life.
Really makes anatomy understandable ain function, limits and forces of movement, channels and blocks of bone, tendon and muscle. Best advanced artist anatomy with plenty of examples from various views. Would help with drawing from memory. Best in information of all anatomy books I have, but I still love Jeno Barcsay a. because he's Hungarian b. The family still fights to keep such a big book affordable c. student drawings of skeleton in action at the end.
This has to be one of the most useful books I have ever purchased. I bought is as a textbook for my college figure drawing class and it is the ONLY book I bought at the time that I have actually picked up and used since I used it in college. I highly recommend it.
Amazing illustrations and diagrams. Accurate and helpful. As an art student, this book was my holy grail. As a professional, I use it more for illustrative purposes than figure drawing. Skulls & skeletons are pretty popular right now!
The best part of this book are the sketchbook pages, specifically those that show how joints, etc. function. The drawings are mediocre and badly-proportioned. I don't suggest buying it.
Jun 29, 2011
Aiko
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
artists
Recommended to Aiko by:
my aunt
Shelves:
everyday-read
as a self-proclaimed comic artist, I found this book extremely helpful as it covers every detail of the human muscle and bone and limitations of movements of one's body.
The best thing about this book is the visual cues at the end of each chapter to help you remember the basic forms and lines of the anatomy.
Great book, even better diagrams. It really helps the artist learn and remember the human anatomy.
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