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Morpho - (Morpho: Anatomy for Artists) by  Michel Lauricella (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Morpho - (Morpho: Anatomy for Artists) by Michel Lauricella (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • The essential, bestselling guide for all artists who draw the human figure!Most anatomy books for artists give you labeled diagrams and expect you to figure out the rest.
  • About the Author: Michel Lauricella was trained at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
  • 320 Pages
  • Art, Reference
  • Series Name: Morpho: Anatomy for Artists

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Book Synopsis



The essential, bestselling guide for all artists who draw the human figure!


Most anatomy books for artists give you labeled diagrams and expect you to figure out the rest. Morpho: Anatomy for Artists takes a different approach, one rooted in the morphology tradition, where understanding shape comes before understanding structure.


In this book, author and instructor Michel Lauricella introduces the concept of "morpho" a method of studying anatomy that strips away medical detail and focuses only on what actually determines the visible form--bone landmarks, muscle masses, and fat deposits as they appear under the skin. The result is a remarkable way of seeing the body that translates directly to the page. This is not a general how-to-draw course. It's a dedicated morphology reference for artists who are ready to go deeper.


What's inside:


    - Original écorché drawings, sketches, and figure studies by the author--over 1,000 illustrations

    - Coverage of every major region: head and neck, torso, roots of the arm, upper limb, lower limb, and full-body overviews

    - Multiple angles and levels of detail for each region--from skeletal structure to surface form

    - Discussion of how movement, contraction, and flexion change visible shape

This book is for you if:


    - You draw figures of any kind--characters, portraits, nudes, comics, concept art--and want your anatomy to feel grounded, not stiff

    - You've tried some anatomy books before but found them too medical or too technical to apply

    - You want to draw from imagination, not just from reference

If you've ever looked at a figure drawing and thought something was off but couldn't say what, this book gives you the vocabulary, the framework, and the visual library to fix it and vastly improve your drawings.


Whether your interest is in figure drawing, fine arts, fashion design, game design, or creating comic book or manga art, you will find this helpful book filled with actionable insights. Morpho is a rich and fascinating book that will spark your imagination and creativity, and it can go with you everywhere on your sketching journey.



About the Author



Michel Lauricella was trained at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He has taught morphology for 20 years, successively at the Emile Cohl School in Lyon, Beaux-Arts workshops in Paris, and the Gobelins (Paris). He is currently a professor at Lisaa (Paris) and at Fabrica1 (Paris).
Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Art
Sub-Genre: Reference
Series Title: Morpho: Anatomy for Artists
Publisher: Rocky Nook
Format: Paperback
Author: Michel Lauricella
Language: English
Street Date: July 3, 2018
TCIN: 82951261
UPC: 9781681983745
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-4964
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.1 inches length x 5.9 inches width x 8.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.45 pounds
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Q: How many illustrations are included in this book?

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  • A: There are more than 1,000 illustrations showcasing the human body from various perspectives.

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Q: What subjects can this book help with apart from figure drawing?

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  • A: The book is useful for fine arts, fashion design, game design, and comic book or manga art.

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Q: Is the book convenient for travel and sketching?

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  • A: Yes, it is designed to be pocket-sized, making it easy to take on sketching journeys.

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Q: What techniques does the author cover in the book?

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  • A: The book includes drawing techniques from musculature underneath the skin to dynamic sketches of models in action.

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Q: What level of artists is this book suitable for?

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  • A: This book is geared toward artists of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals.

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22 November, 2018Verified purchase

Great reference for life drawing

I saw this book at a book store and wanted to buy it. The price was a little too high for me. When I did an online search I bought it from Target. This book not only illustrates the skeletal system, and muscular system but the author also has drawn them. This has given me an actual reference I can use when I do life drawing.
Christine
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