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Available
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Publication
Little, Brown
Description
ANATOMY FOR THE ARTIST has become a classic in its field - a reference work of unparalled importance for all professionals and students of art, and an invaluable aid for those learning to draw. Professor Barcsay (1900-1988), who taught applied anatomy at the Budapest Academy of Fine Arts, offers a detailed portrayal of the human body for the fine artist in 142 full-page plates, illustrating magnificently a subject that has fascinated artists for centuries.
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LibraryThing member caerulius
A fairly standard book of anatomical art, geared toward assisting the artist in rendering accurate and lifelike physiognomy. I will say that though the artist is exceptionally skilled at rendering bodies (all in the classical style, with Reubenesque women and men who resemble antique statuary), and
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at anatomical cross-sections, any time he attempt to render a face in the full flesh, the face is hideous. Just ugly. But the bodies are wonderful, and it is an invaluable resource for determining how the figure should move, how the muscles and bones should work. Show Less
LibraryThing member Terpsichoreus
This is less a book than a tome of esoteric knowledge; and like any good tome, it will take a long, long time to decipher all the meaning in the strange words and diagrams.
LibraryThing member Brightman
Great for teaching drawing....
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1955
Physical description
192 p.; 9.49 inches
ISBN
9780316875233