Morpho: Anatomy for Artists

by Michel Lauricella

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Perfect for artists of all levels, this is a primer on drawing the human body. Whether you’re trying to paint portraits or draw comic books, Morpho is an invaluable resource.

The essential, bestselling guide for all artists who draw the human figure!

In this book, Michel Lauricella presents both his artistic and systematic methods for drawing the human body—with drawing techniques from the écorché (showing the musculature underneath the skin) to sketches of models in action. In more than 1,000 illustrations, the human body is shown from a new perspective—from bone structure to musculature, from anatomical detail to the body in motion.

Geared toward artists of all levels—from beginners through professionals—this handy, pocket-sized book will help spark your imagination and creativity. Whether your interest is in figure drawing, fine arts, fashion design, game design, or creating comic book or manga art, you will find this helpful book filled with actionable insights. Morpho is a rich and fascinating book that can go with you everywhere on your sketching journey.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword

Introduction

Head and Neck

Torso

Roots of the Arm

Upper Limbs

Lower Limbs

Overviews

Bibliography

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681983745
Publisher:	Rocky Nook
Publication date:	07/03/2018
Series:	Morpho: Anatomy for Artists , #1
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	34,836
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Michel Lauricella was trained at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He has taught morphology for 20 years, successively at the Emile Cohl School in Lyon, Beaux-Arts workshops in Paris, and the Gobelins (Paris). He is currently a professor at Lisaa (Paris) and at Fabrica1 (Paris).

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Head and Neck

Torso

Roots of the Arm

Upper Limbs

Lower Limbs

Overviews

Bibliography