Force. Drawing human anatomy

334 Pages·2017·16.05 MB·English

by  Michael D. Mattesi

Drawing
Human
Anatomy
Drawing
Human
Anatomy
Michael Mattesi
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Names: Mattesi, Michael D., author
Title: Force. Drawing human anatomy / Michael Mattesi.
Other titles: Drawing human anatomy
Description: Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2016. | Includes index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016032408| ISBN 9780415733977 (pbk. : alk. paper) | ISBN
9781138731233 (hardback : alk. paper)
Subjects: LCSH: Anatomy, Artistic. | Figure drawing--Technique.
Classification: LCC NC760 .M425 2016 | DDC 743.4--dc23
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This book is dedicated to the models who have inspired my students and
me to experience the beauty and strength of the human body.

Contents
Special Thanks xi
Preface xiii
Key Concepts xv
Chapter 1: The Power of FORCE 1
Profile view template 12
Front view template 13
Contraction 15
Exercises and tips 21
Chapter 2: Mass and FORCEFUL Form 23
Exercises and tips 36
Chapter 3: FORCE Shape 37
Introduction 37
The rules of FORCE shape 38
Exercises and tips 53
Chapter 4: The Skeleton: Framework for the Figure 55
Joints 57
Ligaments 58
Tendons 58
Hard and soft 60
Exercises and tips 64
Chapter 5: How This Book Functions 65
Chapter 6: Head, Neck, Upper Back 71
Front 72
Exercises and tips 86
viii Contents
Side 87
Exercises and tips 97
Back 99
Exercises and tips 109
Chapter 7: Chest, Shoulders, Blades 111
Front 112
Upper girdle 113
Exercises and tips 123
Side 125
Exercises and tips 132
Back 133
Scapula 136
Exercises and tips 142
Chapter 8: Arms, Hands 143
Front 144
Hand—Palm side 151
Exercises and tips 155
Side 157
Extras 159
Hand—Side view 164
Exercises and tips 169
Back 171
Hand—Back view 180
Exercises and tips 185
Chapter 9: Abs, Obliques, Serratus Lats 187
Front 188
Exercises and tips 194
Side 195
Exercises and tips 203
Back 205
Exercises and tips 212
Chapter 10: Pelvis, TFL, Glutes 213
Front 214
Exercises and tips 223
Side 225
Exercises and tips 232
Back 233
Exercises and tips 240
Contents ix
Chapter 11: Thighs, Hamstrings 241
Front 242
Exercises and tips 253
Side 255
Exercises and tips 263
Back 265
Exercises and tips 273
Chapter 12: Knees, Calves, Feet 275
Front 276
Foot—Front view 280
Exercises and tips 287
Side 289
Foot—Outside and inside views 294
Exercises and tips 296
Back 297
Exercises and tips 304
Chapter 13: Closing Thoughts 305
Index 307