Constructive Anatomy

Language: English
Constructive Anatomy (Dover Books on Art Instruction)
By George B. Bridgman
* Publisher: Dover Publications
* Number Of Pages: 170
* Publication Date: 1973-06-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0486211045
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780486211046
* Binding: Paperback
Product Description:
This invaluable anatomical reference shows important parts of the human body, both in motion and in repose: hand, wrist, fingers, forearm, neck, thigh, leg, and more. Drawings of bone and muscle structure are also covered in detail. Over 500 illustrations. "Best book on artist’s anatomy." — Art Students League News.
I have nearly ten anatomy books and this is the one I grab for most when I need to solve an anatomy problem while drawing or sketching.
For the most part, Bridgman first simplifies complex anatomy problems into simple structures before exploring the muscle patterns into more complex detail. This allows the artist to see the particular anatomy problem as a proportional mass rather than a complex network of muscle fibers. For me, this makes the human anatomy much more accessible.
For instance, he will take the torso and break it down into simple objects like cubes, triangles, and planes, illustrate them in their proper proportions, and then move forward into to more precise detail.
I find this book not just educational but as a great reference as well.  

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