figure painting

Shows how to draw the human body using various techniques and media, also covering lighting and composition, and provides indoor and outdoor projects.

A collection of eighteen action paintings covering a wide range of times, places, and artistic styles, including "Saint George and the Dragon" by Paolo Uccello and "The Shark" by John Singleton Copley.

A guide to drawing the human figure teaches basic artistic theory and explains practical techniques, including drawing faces and bodies, using various media, and handling colors.

Presents artistic images of the human figure from around the world and comments on them.