George Brant Bridgman was een Canadees-Amerikaanse kunstenaar, docent en schrijver. Geboren in Canada, bracht hij het grootste deel van zijn professionele leven door in de VS, waar hij anatomie en figuurtekenen doceerde aan de Art Students League van New York. Tot zijn studenten behoorden veel toekomstige beroemde kunstenaars, wat zijn aanzienlijke invloed op latere generaties makers benadrukt.
This volume combines six well-known books by celebrated artist and lecturer George A. Bridgman, who taught figure and anatomy drawing at New York City's Art Students League. In this fifth edition, the interior art has been cleaned and the design freshened in two-color. In its sleek new format, this authoritative volume is sure to continue as one of the premier figure-drawing publications of all time.
A variety of sketches depicting bone and muscle structure, as well as human features, illustrate these lessons in drawing human forms
Drawings and sketches illustrate the way to capture movement when drawing the human hand
The human skeletal and muscular systems are illustrated in four hundred drawings in this art anatomy text
Focusing on anatomical drawing, this reference book serves both comic and fine artists by simplifying complex anatomy into manageable structures. Bridgman expertly overlays muscle patterns, making it easier for artists at any skill level to address anatomical challenges. Its invaluable insights cater to beginners and experienced artists alike, enhancing their understanding of human form and structure.
Shares ideas on perspective, planes, and anatomy as they relate to portrait drawing
One of the foremost drawing teachers shows how to render 7 different kinds of folds: pipe, zigzag, spiral, half-lock, diaper pattern, drop, and inert. 200 black-and-white illustrations.
The book presents Bridgman's innovative approach to figure drawing through the use of "boxes" as a foundational method. This technique simplifies the complex anatomy of the human form, making it accessible for artists. Bridgman’s instructional style emphasizes understanding the structure and proportions of the body, providing valuable insights for both beginners and experienced artists looking to enhance their skills in figure representation.
Featuring meticulously detailed anatomical studies, this book offers an in-depth exploration of the human figure, complemented by exquisite illustrations. It serves as a valuable resource for artists and students alike, providing insights into the complexities of anatomy with a focus on clarity and precision. The combination of thorough research and artistic representation makes it an essential reference for anyone interested in mastering the art of figure drawing.
"The Book of a Hundred Hands" is exactly what it sounds like. With this delightful little book George Bridgman has handed the world's artists a remarkable resource. As he points out, the human hand has a tremendous capacity for expression, and the attentive artist takes advantage of this potential to imbue their work with detail and meaning. After all, we can tell a lot about a person from their hands: everything from a subject's age and gender, to their psychological and emotional states, and even occupation. With 100 carefully-selected illustrations that clearly identify the regions of the hand in a variety of positions, "The Book of a Hundred Hands" is the perfect workbook and reference for any artist, beginning or experienced. Whether you read it as a textbook or pull it from your shelf for inspiration when you're stumped on a particular hand-rendering problem, this book is a worthy addition to any artist's library. The lessons it contains are sure to elevate your human figures to new levels of expression and detail.