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Morpho: Fat and Skin Folds

Anatomy for Artists
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Morpho: Fat and Skin Folds by Michel Lauricella is an insightful guide focusing on the artistic portrayal of the human body's texture, particularly fat and skin folds. Through detailed illustrations and concise explanations, the book offers artists a comprehensive understanding of how to depict these nuances, enhancing their figure drawing skills. Perfect for those seeking to capture the realistic subtleties of the human form in art.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in the intricate details of human anatomy as they relate to art and illustration. It provides a comprehensive examination of fat distribution and skin folds, useful for artists seeking to enhance their understanding of body movement and expression while capturing the subtleties of form and depth.

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In Morpho: Fat and Skin Folds, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw the human body. The typical approach to teaching anatomy and the sketching of the human form most often focuses on the skeleton and musculature. What often goes ignored is the skin itself--how it moves and the expressions it creates as

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

In Morpho: Fat and Skin Folds, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw the human body. The typical approach to teaching anatomy and the sketching of the human form most often focuses on the skeleton and musculature. What often goes ignored is the skin itself—how it moves and the expressions it creates as the body moves and changes positions.

This book presents a simplified and practical vision of the fat and skin folds of the human body to help you in your drawing studies, encouraging both accuracy and a rich, diverse representation of the human form. Geared toward artists of all levels—from beginners through professionals—this handy, pocket-sized book will help spark your imagination and creativity.

Table of Contents:

  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • Head and Neck
  • Torso and Shoulders
  • Upper Limbs
  • Lower Limbs
  • Resources

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781681985046

Publisher: Rocky Nook

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Rocky Nook

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 122.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 96

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).

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