An Artist's Guide to Proportions & Measurements of the Skeletal System

Author: Rodriguez, Ms. Marilyn InesBrand: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformEdition: 1Binding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 234Release Date: 04-02-2014Part Number: black & white illustrationsDetails: Award Wining book at the International Latino Book Awards 2016Teaching classical figure sculpture since 1996 has given me insight into student’s common mistakes and questions. I have heard over and over: “Are my proportions correct?” “Is the head too big?” “Do the hands look all right?” “Are the legs too short?” These are the questions that compelled me to write this book. This is not your typical anatomy book, there are plenty good ones already. This is a GUIDE, a WORKBOOK full of useful information about the human figure, its relative proportions, measurements and many more surprises. The best use for the book is to have it opened next to you as you work on your piece, using it as a quick guide. My main goal was to teach artists in a very clear, easy to understand and concise w