Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing from LifeThe timeless classic on drawing human figures is back! Following impressive runs by Sterling’s previous editions comes a new, redesigned version of George W. Bridgman’s landmark work. It combines six well-known books by the celebrated artist and lecturer, who taught figure and anatomy drawing for many years at New York City’s Art Students League. This edition preserves Bridgman’s lessons and original sketches, but now features a nostalgic, eye-catching cover that distinguishes it from the competition. In its sleek new format, this comprehensive guide will certainly continue its reign as one of the premier figure-drawing publications of all time.
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Contents
HOW TO DRAW THE FIGURE | 11 |
PROPORTIONS OF THE HUMAN FIGURE | 17 |
WEDGING PASSING AND LOCKING | 25 |
BALANCE | 33 |
TURNING OR TWISTING | 42 |
DISTRIBUTION OF THE MASSES | 54 |
MOULDINGS | 62 |
1 | 95 |
Muscles of the Hand | 228 |
Construction of the Hand | 240 |
Little Finger Side of the Hand | 248 |
The Fist | 268 |
Knuckles of the Hand | 277 |
THE LOWER LIMBS | 288 |
THE FOOT | 294 |
DRAPING | 318 |
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Abductor Action arch Back View base bend biceps body border brachialis anticus bulging cage carpi ulnaris cartilage common tendon condyle coracoid process corner crest curve deltoid descends dorsal downward drapery drawing elbow extends Extensor digitorum communis external condyle femur figure flattened flexes Flexor carpi ulnaris folds foot forearm forward front glenoid cavity groove hand head hinge joint humerus iliac crest ilium inner side inserted knee knuckle latissimus ligament little finger side lower mass middle movement muscles muscular neck nose outer condyle outer side palmar parallel pass patella pelvis pisiform bone plane pollicis portion pronator pull radiate radius ribs ridge right angle rotates round SADDLE JOINT Sartorius shaft shoulder blade skin pads spine square straight Supinator longus surface tendons Teres minor muscle thigh bone thumb side tibia trapezius triangular triceps turn twist ulna upper arm Vastus externus vertebræ wedge wrist zigzag