The Anatomy of Human Figure. A Guide for Artists | Vladimir Mogilevtsev

The long awaited academic publication on human anatomy for artists has finally been released. Produced by a team of professors of the Russian Academy of Arts (aka Repin Institute), this guide is intended for practical training during the art studying process. Supplied with detailed drawings, tables, reproductions of classical works and the index with a list of the muscles. The compact structure of publication - everything you need is found on every spread of the book - allows you to compare anatomical and plastic shapes of a human figure. High resolution drawings and reproductions, matte paper, convenience of presented material and compact size of the book make this publication a truly unique source on human anatomy for all the artists. Everything on one spread This feature is characteristic of all V. A. Mogilevtsev's teaching aids. It is called "Mogilevtsev's methodology". Muscles, bones, ecorsche and examples from classics are presented on one spread. It helps to understand more quickly how the plasticity of the most complex form of the human figure is construed and how it was interpreted by the great masters of the past. Old School The stylistics of the tables in the spirit of anatomical books of the "old school" published at the turn of the XIX-XX centuries was approved after long searches and tests. The time-blackened plaster ekorshe, stored in the anatomical cabinet of the Academy, turned out to be better and more accurate than their modern analogs. Thus, yellowed paper with traces of age-old dust, chips and scratches on plaster casts became a part of the design of this manual. The preparation of the visual material was carried out step by step. The first sketches were compiled from several primary sources and mounted in accordance with the developed structure of the book. Tracing, contour drawings and tonal sketches were made. These were then digitized and finished with color graphics. Prof cheat sheet The concept of the book - pocket format, only the essentials for work - came about thanks to the students of the academy. Despite the fact that for two years this science is studied in the anatomy room, its application in practice leaves much to be desired. Extensive atlases and well-known foreign talmuds do not save. To reduce the time for searching and not to be distracted during classes, and was created such a mini-reference book, a cheat sheet for artists. Artists for artists This book was created by artists for artists. This is the main feature of the edition - visual purity and strict selection. In it you will not find naked photos of the human body, dissected corpses, 3D-models, numerous storyboards and angles. The illustrations are selected with good taste and love for the profession. So that nothing can stop you from practicing your art and inspire you to create.