Publisher: Monacelli A Phaidon Company
Publishing Date: 12/28/2024
Author: Roberto Osti
Unique and user-friendly techniques for figure drawing and understanding human anatomy
The third title from bestselling author Roberto Osti, Drawing the Body is a technical yet highly accessible guide that offers an engaging, systematized way to draw the human figure – from static, structural, and anatomical depictions to realistic and expressive forms.
With minimal, essential text, the book is organized as a sketchbook with abundant images and practical exercises throughout. Included are step-by-step demonstrations that feature original illustrations from the author, photography of human figures, and art historical references to Old Masters.
The eye-catching, yet functional packaging of the book features an artboard with an elastic band closure referencing a journal.
This elegant guide will be indispensable to artists, art students, and anyone interested in the artistic and scientific depiction of the human figure.
The third title from bestselling author Roberto Osti, Drawing the Body is a technical yet highly accessible guide that offers an engaging, systematized way to draw the human figure – from static, structural, and anatomical depictions to realistic and expressive forms.
With minimal, essential text, the book is organized as a sketchbook with abundant images and practical exercises throughout. Included are step-by-step demonstrations that feature original illustrations from the author, photography of human figures, and art historical references to Old Masters.
The eye-catching, yet functional packaging of the book features an artboard with an elastic band closure referencing a journal.
This elegant guide will be indispensable to artists, art students, and anyone interested in the artistic and scientific depiction of the human figure.