Complete Guide to Drawing from Life - Hardcover

Bridgman, George B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0806950005 ISBN 13: 9780806950006

Publisher: HarperCollins Distribution Services, 1972

Synopsis

Bridgman was a legendary teacher at New York's Art Students' League. There, he originated a system of drawing known as "constructive anatomy." His work has become a standard work at art schools and universities, and it still holds up as an indispensable volume, with more than 1000 illustrations of hands and hundreds of images of arms, shoulders, heads, torsos, legs, knees, and feet.

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Review

"...the return of a classic...Bridgman was a legendary teacher at New York's Art Students' League. There he originated a system of drawing known as 'constructive anatomy.' In 1952, his seven books on anatomy were gathered into one volume, which became a standard work at art schools and universities. Published now, for the first time in paperback, it holds up as an indispensable volume with more than 200 illustrations of hands and hundreds of images of arms, shoulders, heads, torsos, legs, knees, and feet." -- Library Journal

About the Author

George Bridgman taught art classes at the Art Student's League in New York for over 30 years. Many of the best known names in contemporary painting and sculpture were enrolled in those classes.

Edition details

• Publisher: HarperCollins Distribution Services
• Publication date: 1972
• ISBN 10: 0806950005
• ISBN 13: 9780806950006
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 360