The Figure in Repose

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The Figure in Repose. Drawing from Special Studies and Photographs.

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From the Introduction: The proportions and framework of the human figure have now been thoroughly learned, and will serve as a necessary foundation for the work of making drawings from the human figure, which will be the purpose of the training givenin this Section and the following one. For convenience the training in figure drawing will be divided into two parts; first, training is given in drawing the figure in repose, and later drawing the figure in action. A figure is in repose when it is at rest and its proportions may be readily plotted, and when foreshortening need not be considered to asny great degree. Standing, seated, and recumbentor prostate figures are all examples of figures in this state. A characteristic of figures in repose is that they are well balanced about a central line of support and the center of gravity is not disturbed. Drawing from special charcoal studies of the human figure is the propoer method for staring to draw the figure, because these studies are graded in such a way as to show the proper stages of making a drawing. When so understood, the use of such special studies cannot be considered as copy work, as the term is usually used, but they serve as a training in the proper method of working. DOWNLOAD THE E-BOOK The Figure in Repose. $3.95 Buy now with Paypal. If you are new to PayPal you will be directed to a PayPal sign up page or you will be allowed to pay directly by credit card. At the end of the process you will see a button like this: (If you click it now it will take you to the home page.) Please be sure to click that button because it will return you to a specific page on this site so you can get information on how to download your book. If you experience any difficulties email me and I will send you the link: lifedraw2005@yahoo.com DOWNLOAD THE E-BOOK You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (c) to view the PDF file. If you do not have a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader you may download a free copy of the latest version here: Acrobat Reader Download Site If you experience any trouble downloading the e-book please click on this link: Detailed Download Instructions If you are still experiencing trouble email me at:lifedraw2005@yahoo.com and I will contact you to help with the download or email you the file. This e-book and the images in it are believed to be in the public domain based on their age and publishing date. If you have information to the contrary please email me: lifedraw2005@yahoo.com Back to Top of Page