Figure Drawing Books

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Figure Drawing for All It's Worth Figure Drawing for All It's Worth (Hardcover)
by (shelved 13 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 3.98 — 23,504 ratings — published 1943
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Drawing the Head and Figure: A How-To Handbook That Makes Drawing Easy Drawing the Head and Figure: A How-To Handbook That Makes Drawing Easy (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.03 — 10,722 ratings — published 1962
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Dynamic Figure Drawing Dynamic Figure Drawing (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.01 — 4,539 ratings — published 1970
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The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective On the Classical Tradition The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective On the Classical Tradition (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.11 — 10,327 ratings — published 1999
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Figure Drawing: Design and Invention Figure Drawing: Design and Invention (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,842 ratings — published 2009
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Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.08 — 6,259 ratings — published 1951
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The Human Figure The Human Figure (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.05 — 338 ratings — published 1958
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Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing From Life: Over 1,000 Illustrations Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing From Life: Over 1,000 Illustrations (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.10 — 5,782 ratings — published 1971
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Drawing the Head and Hands Drawing the Head and Hands (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.23 — 6,529 ratings — published 1956
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Figure Drawing: The Structure, Anatomy and Expressive Design of the Human Form, 6th Edition Figure Drawing: The Structure, Anatomy and Expressive Design of the Human Form, 6th Edition (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.28 — 40 ratings — published 1981
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Drawing People Drawing People (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.14 — 435 ratings — published 2003
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Expressive Figure Drawing: New Materials, Concepts, and Techniques Expressive Figure Drawing: New Materials, Concepts, and Techniques (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.21 — 104 ratings — published 2010
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The Animator's Survival Kit The Animator's Survival Kit (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.41 — 8,011 ratings — published 2001
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Classical Drawing Atelier: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice Classical Drawing Atelier: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.14 — 3,971 ratings — published 2006
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Dynamic Anatomy Dynamic Anatomy (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,158 ratings — published 1980
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Drawing the Human Head Drawing the Human Head (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.22 — 1,349 ratings — published 1965
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Figure Drawing Atelier: An Instructional Sketchbook Figure Drawing Atelier: An Instructional Sketchbook (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.53 — 68 ratings — published
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Drawing the Living Figure (Dover Anatomy for Artists) Drawing the Living Figure (Dover Anatomy for Artists)
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avg rating 3.78 — 74 ratings — published 1984
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Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators (Force Drawing Series) Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators (Force Drawing Series)
by (shelved 2 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.30 — 1,986 ratings — published 2006
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Draw People in 15 Minutes: How to Get Started in Figure Drawing Draw People in 15 Minutes: How to Get Started in Figure Drawing (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 3.97 — 74 ratings — published 2014
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Human Anatomy Made Amazingly Easy Human Anatomy Made Amazingly Easy (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 3.89 — 208 ratings — published 2000
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Fashion Illustration 1920-1950: Techniques and Examples (Dover Art Instruction) Fashion Illustration 1920-1950: Techniques and Examples (Dover Art Instruction)
by (shelved 2 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 3.45 — 11 ratings — published 2010
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Figure Drawing Master Class: Lessons in Life Drawing Figure Drawing Master Class: Lessons in Life Drawing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.12 — 33 ratings — published 2015
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Anatomy for the Artist (Spiral Edition) Anatomy for the Artist (Spiral Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.11 — 44,428 ratings — published 1953
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Henry Yan's Figure Drawing (Techniques and Tips) Henry Yan's Figure Drawing (Techniques and Tips)
by (shelved 2 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.58 — 85 ratings — published 2006
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The Natural Way to Draw The Natural Way to Draw (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.00 — 62,448 ratings — published 1941
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The Nude Figure: A Visual Reference for the Artist The Nude Figure: A Visual Reference for the Artist (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.01 — 83 ratings — published 1998
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Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.08 — 8,768 ratings — published 1964
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Anatomy Lessons From the Great Masters Anatomy Lessons From the Great Masters (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.30 — 229 ratings — published 1977
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Science of Creature Design: understanding animal anatomy Science of Creature Design: understanding animal anatomy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.58 — 163 ratings — published 2013
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Lessons in Classical Drawing: Essential Techniques from Inside the Atelier Lessons in Classical Drawing: Essential Techniques from Inside the Atelier (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,048 ratings — published 2011
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The Art and Science of Figure Drawing: Learn to Observe, Analyze, and Draw the Human Body The Art and Science of Figure Drawing: Learn to Observe, Analyze, and Draw the Human Body (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.25 — 4 ratings — published
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Watts On Bridgman: Torso Front and Back Watts On Bridgman: Torso Front and Back (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.40 — 5 ratings — published
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Artistic Anatomy: The Great French Classic on Artistic Anatomy Artistic Anatomy: The Great French Classic on Artistic Anatomy (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.42 — 212 ratings — published 1971
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Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.34 — 378 ratings — published 1991
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Drawn from Life: Tips and Tricks for Contemporary Life Drawing Drawn from Life: Tips and Tricks for Contemporary Life Drawing (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 3.92 — 71 ratings — published 2017
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Anatomy for Artists (Dover Anatomy for Artists) Anatomy for Artists (Dover Anatomy for Artists)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 3.88 — 16 ratings — published 1970
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From Naked to Nude: Life Drawing in the Twentieth Century From Naked to Nude: Life Drawing in the Twentieth Century (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.25 — 4 ratings — published
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Framed Perspective Vol. 1: Technical Perspective and Visual Storytelling Framed Perspective Vol. 1: Technical Perspective and Visual Storytelling (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.57 — 195 ratings — published 2016
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9 Heads: A Guide to Drawing Fashion 9 Heads: A Guide to Drawing Fashion (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.29 — 265 ratings — published 2000
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Figure Drawing (Dover Art Instruction) Figure Drawing (Dover Art Instruction)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 3.67 — 18 ratings — published 1965
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Drawing and Illustration: A Complete Guide (Dover Art Instruction) Drawing and Illustration: A Complete Guide (Dover Art Instruction)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 3.88 — 8 ratings — published 2008
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Everyday Yoga Everyday Yoga (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.00 — 5 ratings — published 1982
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Life Drawing Foundation Course Life Drawing Foundation Course (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.00 — 7 ratings — published 2005
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Figure Drawing for Fashion Design Figure Drawing for Fashion Design (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.02 — 248 ratings — published 2002
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Willy Pogany's The Art of Drawing Willy Pogany's The Art of Drawing (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 0.0 — 0 ratings — published
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New Fashion Figure Templates New Fashion Figure Templates (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.08 — 37 ratings — published 2007
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The Figure in Motion: A Visual Reference For The Artist The Figure in Motion: A Visual Reference For The Artist (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 3.70 — 56 ratings — published 1986
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Interpreting the Figure in Watercolor Interpreting the Figure in Watercolor (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as figure-drawing)
avg rating 4.40 — 30 ratings — published 1988
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“Hammer out the drawing. Unremitting, persistent effort will bend a stubborn ungainly sketch into a graceful finished drawing. We become tough, hardened drawing veterans.”
Anthony Ryder, The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective On the Classical Tradition