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Animal Painting And Anatomy (Dover Anatomy For Artists),New
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Drawing Is 'The Very Essence Of All Pictorial Art,' And This Book Approaches The Challenging Art Of Animal Painting From The Point Of View Of Accurate Representation Of Animal Subjects On Canvas. Combining Useful Information On Important Anatomical Features With Direction On How To Handle The Subjects And How To Express Their Forms And Postures, The Author Has Produced A Complete, Inexpensive, Athome Course In Animal Painting And Anatomy.All Aspects Of Animal Drawing And Painting Are Covered: Drawing From Life; Anatomy In Relation To Drawing (Not Surgical Anatomy, But A Precise Knowledge Of The Visible Structure And Movements Of Animals); Characteristic Movements Of Animals And Suggestions On How To Capture Them In Your Picture; Composition (Design, Restraint, Rhythm, Balance Of Light And Shade, Relative Scale Of Animals And Landscape, Foregrounds); Painting And Color. 36 Illustrations, Mostly Sketches By The Author, Depict Horses, Pigs, Cows, Dogs, And Other Animals In Various Life Positions And Movements. A Long, Detailed Discussion Of The Anatomy Of Animals Completes The Book. Here Mr. Calderon Describes All The Structures Of Animals That Are Of Significance To The Artist: The Vertebral Skeleton, The Bones And Muscles Of The Head, The Muscles Of The Vertebral Skeleton, The Forelimb And Its Muscles, The Muscles Attaching The Shoulder Blade To The Trunk, And The Bones And Muscles Of The Hind Limb. 208 Drawings Accompany These Discussions And Show You How Anatomy Is Related To Surface Contours And Techniques Of Shading.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Animal Painting and Anatomy'? A: The book focuses on the art of animal painting, emphasizing accurate representation of animal subjects through understanding their anatomy and movement.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Animal Painting and Anatomy' is W. Frank Calderon.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: Topics covered include drawing from life, anatomical features related to drawing, capturing animal movements, composition, painting techniques, and color.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book features 36 illustrations, mostly sketches by the author, depicting various animals in different positions.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on December 8, 2011.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in animal painting? A: Yes, the book is designed as a complete at-home course, making it suitable for beginners as well as more experienced artists.
- Q: What kind of anatomy does the book discuss? A: The book discusses anatomical structures significant to artists, including the vertebral skeleton, head muscles, and limb muscles.
- Q: Does the book provide practical tips for painting animals? A: Yes, it provides practical direction on handling subjects, expressing their forms, and techniques for capturing their movements.