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Figure Drawing: A Complete Guide

Part of Art of Drawing

Author Giovanni Civardi
Paperback
$19.95 US
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6.19"W x 8.56"H x 0.9"D   | 22 oz | 20 per carton
On sale Oct 24, 2016 | 440 Pages | 9781782212799
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This extensive guide to figure drawing brings together seven books from the successful Art of Drawing series: Drawing Techniques, Heads and Faces, Sketching People, Understanding Human Form and Structure, The Nude, Drawing Hands and Feet and Clothing on Figures.

This is an essential guide for anyone particularly interested in figure drawing, and includes in-depth studies of human anatomy by master artist Civardi. Civardi's technical advice and practical tips, accompanied by his own outstanding drawings, make this an invaluable resource for any portrait artist.
GIOVANNI CIVARDI was born in Milan in 1947. While training to become a sculptor, portrait artist and illustrator at the Free Life-Study School of the Accademia di Brera, he also studied medicine and surgery. For over a decade, he worked as an illustrator, producing commissions for newspapers, magazines and book covers. During frequent trips to France and Denmark, Civardi put on one-man exhibitions of this work and pursued his interest in studying the relationship between medical anatomy and the human form as depicted by the artist. His experience gained from teaching anatomy, life drawing and portraiture in schools and institutions over many years has led to the publication of numerous books in which Civardi's experiences are brought into focus.
Giovanni Civardi View titles by Giovanni Civardi
Drawing Techniques: Pencil, Charcoal and Ink
Understanding Human Form and Structure
The Nude: Understanding the elements of life drawing
Sketching People: Faces and figures
Heads and Faces with character and expression
Drawing Hands & Feet: Form, proportions, gestures and actions
Clothing on Figures: How to draw folds, fabrics and drapery

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This extensive guide to figure drawing brings together seven books from the successful Art of Drawing series: Drawing Techniques, Heads and Faces, Sketching People, Understanding Human Form and Structure, The Nude, Drawing Hands and Feet and Clothing on Figures.

This is an essential guide for anyone particularly interested in figure drawing, and includes in-depth studies of human anatomy by master artist Civardi. Civardi's technical advice and practical tips, accompanied by his own outstanding drawings, make this an invaluable resource for any portrait artist.

Author

GIOVANNI CIVARDI was born in Milan in 1947. While training to become a sculptor, portrait artist and illustrator at the Free Life-Study School of the Accademia di Brera, he also studied medicine and surgery. For over a decade, he worked as an illustrator, producing commissions for newspapers, magazines and book covers. During frequent trips to France and Denmark, Civardi put on one-man exhibitions of this work and pursued his interest in studying the relationship between medical anatomy and the human form as depicted by the artist. His experience gained from teaching anatomy, life drawing and portraiture in schools and institutions over many years has led to the publication of numerous books in which Civardi's experiences are brought into focus.
Giovanni Civardi View titles by Giovanni Civardi

Table of Contents

Drawing Techniques: Pencil, Charcoal and Ink
Understanding Human Form and Structure
The Nude: Understanding the elements of life drawing
Sketching People: Faces and figures
Heads and Faces with character and expression
Drawing Hands & Feet: Form, proportions, gestures and actions
Clothing on Figures: How to draw folds, fabrics and drapery

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