Art Anatomy of Animals
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A prolific author of books on wildlife, the great naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton was also an accomplished illustrator. Noting a dearth of general zoological anatomies for artists, he took it upon himself to create one. This volume is the result of his efforts. In it, he provides a definitive artist's-eye view of the exterior anatomy of animals, helping readers depict surface features such as hair or fur, as well as basic body and facial structures. Chapters cover a number of domesticated and wild species: the anatomy, size, and proportion of the lion, tiger, leopard, and other members of the cat family; bears (including the grizzly, European brown, American black, and the polar bear); as well as the camel, Indian elephant, and the caribou. Additional sections consider the horse in motion, the gallop of a dog, and bird feathering. One of the most widely consulted books on the subject, Art Anatomy of Animals will be a valuable addition to the libraries of both instructors and students of art.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:B007CJ4I2I
ISBN13:9780486447476
Release Date:March 2006
Publisher:Dover Publications
Length:160 Pages
Weight:1.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 9.7" x 12.1"
Customer Reviews
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Art Anatomy of Animals
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
An art book, rather than an animal book, but looks as if it would valuable to artists who wish to draw animals realistically.
lessons from the master
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Ernest Thompson-Seton was the writer and illustrator of numerous famous stories of animals in the old west. He has, in this volume, produced an invaluable reference work for anyone interested in producing accurate artistic representations of animals. The drawings are finely detailed and both drawings and text present a wealth of useful information for any student of animal anatomy. Several species are 'dissected' in great detail, including equines, canines, felines, and others both wild and domestic. No detail is overlooked, including the way the hair lies on the animal and various diagrams give proportional values for many species. This is an affordable edition of a classic. If you want to draw or paint animals you could ask for no better instructions. Every page brims with Mr. Thompson-Seton's love for and knowledge of his subject.
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