Anatomy for Artists - Books Review
7,379
Published 2023-08-20
For information on my upcoming online Anatomy for Artist courses go to www.alanmcgowan.com/section876565.html
Books I review here - "Classic Human Anatomy" by Valerie Winslow ; "Gray's Anatomy" ; "Anatomy Lessons of the Great Masters" by Robert Beverley Hale ; "Anatomy for the Artist", by Jeno Barcsay ; "Artistic Anatomy" and "Female Morphology" by Paul Richer ; "Human Anatomy for Artists" by Eliot Goldfinger ; The Complete Guide to Anatomy for Artists and Illustrators" by Gottfried Bammes; "The Human Machine" by George Bridgeman ; "Figure Drawing Design and Invention" by Michael Hampton ; "Anatomy a Complete Guide for Artists" by Joseph Sheppard.
All Comments (17)
-
After watching your video. I looked at my copy of the bars cay book. You are correct the descriptive paragraphs are separate from the art. How the book works is each page has Roman numerals at the top. The paragraphs contain Roman numerals that corraspond with the Roman numerals on the pages on the illustration pages.
-
I'm a figurative sculptor for over thirty years and have not seen that Goldfinger book but am going to get a copy so thanks for sharing that. I own many anatomy books and honestly the most insightful books I ever procured were from George Bridgman; his understanding of mechanics, form, balance and composition were essential in my growth as a young artist. Thanks for this video and the adult no nonsense presentation. Cheers.
-
I found out the copy of the Barcsay book I have is a revised edition. Put out in 1995.The thing that I dislike about the Barcsay book is the drawings of the heads. Thanks for making the video. I learned a lot. I'll definitely have to read some of the books you suggested.
-
Very helpful video, it really helps to understand which book better suits one's needs. Thank you for doing it.
-
I would say Michale Hampton's book s geared towards Concept artists. It playes well for anyone doing character design for entertainment industry. I have taken his class with CGMA. he also publishes his instruction on YouTube from time to time. Great instructor imo.
-
Well done Alan. I have several of the books you reviewed - including Richer and Goldfinger and I find myself getting overwhelmed with information. I don't have the Winslow book but I will pick it up soon. Thank you!
-
Lionel Hampton? Jazz icon and human anatomy expert. News to me.
-
Super useful video! Thanks for sharing!
-
A list of the books in the description would be super helpful!
-
Very helpful reviews of these books! I see not a lot of people have still checked out Roberto Osti's books, which AFAIK are the newest published on the topic. I'd love to learn what you think about them.
-
Lovely video, thank you!
-
Thank you so much sir.
-
very good video. thank you!
-
Thanks for the sharing. A good book too, is from Roberto Osti The anatomy Humain. ☕👋
-
Hello, thank you for the video, just to add a bit of unnecessary information, "Paul Richer" is pronounced "Paul Rishé" (like in "cliché"). He was French.
-
Thanks
