The Human Form

Human Form, The

Techniques for Drawing and Painting the Nude

by Giovanni Civardi

ISBN-13: 9781844486014

ISBN-10: 184448601X

Stock# 25190

SRP: $24.95

Size: 8.5" x 11.5"

Pages: 112

Cover: Paperback

Publication: 6/1/2011

Category: Drawing

Case Qty: 28

The representation of the human form is one of the most widespread and enduring art subjects in the world. Now, following a long period spent in the shadows of the 20th century's trend towards abstraction, the nude is re-emerging into the

mainstream.

The first part of this book contains practical information and advice on the many drawing and painting techniques that are employed when

painting the nude. The second part looks closely at the practicalities of rendering the colours of the skin and advises

on colour mixes. Part three goes into further detail, breaking down

several approaches to painting or drawing the nude into working stages. The final and largest section of the book contains

a gallery of female and male life drawings, each accompanied by a short commentary in which

anatomical and morphological points of interest to the artist are discussed.