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Galaxy Bks.: Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist by Stephen Rogers Peck (1982, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100195030958
ISBN-139780195030952
eBay Product ID (ePID)58259
Product Key Features
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAtlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist
Publication Year1982
SubjectTechniques / Drawing, Atlases, Subjects & Themes / Human Figure
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaArt, Medical
AuthorStephen Rogers Peck
SeriesGalaxy Bks.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight22.6 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN81-016848
Reviews"An exhaustive but absorbingly interesting treatise.... The artist will find it planned and written with a completeness and orderliness which make it the perfect reference book."--Art News and Review"Ingeniously edited, well-organized, and illustrated with almost a thousand excellent factual three-dimensional renderings."--Los Angeles Times, "A very clear presentation. The schematic drawings are particularly useful in teaching introductory anatomy to students."--Terry Morrow, Texas Tech University, "Very good illustrations/explanations--very helpful for students to understand such a complex system."--J.P. Manlapaz, North Virginia Community College, "I have used the book regularly for about 35 years and have found the mix of 'clinical' type renderings, clear 'muscle' charts, description and sectional graphic structural sketch pages to be excellent and to the point."--, "An exhaustive but absorbingly interesting treatise.... The artist will find it planned and written with a completeness and orderliness which make it the perfect reference book."--Art News and Review "Ingeniously edited, well-organized, and illustrated with almost a thousand excellent factual three-dimensional renderings."--Los Angeles Times, "Very good illustrations/explanations--very helpful for students tounderstand such a comlex system."--J.P. Manlapaz, North Virginia CommunityCollege, "An exhaustive but absorbingly interesting treatise.... The artist will find it planned and written with a completeness and orderliness which make it the perfect reference book."--Art News and Review"Ingeniously edited, well-organized, and illustrated with almost a thousand excellent factual three-dimensional renderings."--Los Angeles Times"A very clear presentation. The schematic drawings are particularly useful in teaching introductory anatomy to students."--Terry Morrow, Texas Tech University"I have used the book regularly for about 35 years and have found the mix of 'clinical' type renderings, clear 'muscle' charts, description and sectional graphic structural sketch pages to be excellent and to the point."--"Very good illustrations/explanations--very helpful for students to understand such a complex system."--J.P. Manlapaz, North Virginia Community College
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal743.4
Table Of ContentPrefaceThe Language of AnatomyPart I: BonesSkeleton (The Unit)Regional Classification of BonesJointsHeadSpineChestShoulderUpper ExtremityHipLower ExtremityPart II: MusclesMusculatureHead and NeckTorsoUpper ExtremityLower ExtremityTranslation from NaturePart III. Surface AnatomyFatVeinsSkinHairFeaturesSurface LandmarksPart IV: ProportionProportionVarieties of PhysiquePart V: Equilibrium and LocomotionEquilibriumLocomotionPart VI: Dinstinctions of Age, Sex, and RaceDistinctions of AgeDistinctions of SexDistinctions of RacePart VII: Agents of ExpressionAgents of ExpressionPronunciation of TermsIndex
SynopsisStephen Rogers Peck's Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist remains unsurpassed as a manual for students. It includes sections on bones, muscles, surface anatomy, proportion, equilibrium, and locomotion. Other unique features are sections on the types of human physique, anatomy from birth to old age, an orientation on racial anatomy, and an analysis of facial expressions. The wealth of information offered by the Atlas ensures its place as a classicfor the study of the human form., Stephen Rogers Peck's Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist remains unsurpassed as a manual for students. It includes sections on bones, muscles, surface anatomy, proportion, equilibrium, and locomotion. Other unique features are sections on the types of human physique, anatomy from birth to old age, an orientation on racial anatomy, and an analysis of facial expressions. The wealth of information offered by the Atlas ensures its place as a classic for the study of the human form., Unsurpassed as a manual for students, this Atlas includes sections on bones, muscles, surface anatomy, proportion, equilibrium, and locomotion. Other unique features are sections on the types of human physique, anatomy from birth to old age, an orientation on racial anatomy, and an analysis of facial expressions.
LC Classification NumberNC765
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- 17 Jan, 2018
Excellent!!
The condition of the book and the contents are great! I really reccomend this to anyone looking for an anatomy book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Jun, 2019
wonderful
one of the best anatomy books for artists. must haveVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Apr, 2020
Must have for artist's libraries
This anatomy and structure book is one of the best in print. Highly recommended for artists.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Jul, 2020
Dull book, good price
Too much anatomy, not enough about drawing it, but it's required for my class. Text book was a good price, great condition.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Nov, 2020
Paperback
I got the book I ordered. Good book to learn about human anatomy as it relates to drawing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Sep, 2017
Perfect transaction
Book was in great shape.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Aug, 2019
A classic
A need to have for any artistVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Feb, 2020
exactly as described!
greatVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
