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This great classic is still unrivalled for its clear, detailed presentation of thousands of fundamental features of the human figure. Every element of the body (such as the overhang of the upper lip; the puckering at the corners of the mouth; the characteristic proportions of... Read Full Overview

This Annotated Edition of The Human Figure by John H Vanderpoel contains: A discussion of the historical context of the book A short biography of the original author A discussion of this books contribution to art education An exact reproduction of the original book except its... Read Full Overview

This Annotated Edition of The Human Figure by John H Vanderpoel contains: A discussion of the historical context of the book A short biography of the original author A discussion of this books contribution to art education An exact reproduction of the original book except its... Read Full Overview

2019 Reprint of 1935 Revised Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. This is a classic instruction manual, written by a much beloved artist who taught at the School of the Chicago Art Institute for thirty years. This... Read Full Overview

Delve into the captivating world of figure drawing with "The Human Figure" by acclaimed artist John Vanderpoel. With over 430 meticulously crafted drawings, this book stands as an unrivalled teacher, guiding artists and enthusiasts on a transformative journey of understanding... Read Full Overview

First published in 1907, "The Human Figure" by J. H. Vanderpoel is a classic and timeless instructional book on drawing human figures. Born Johannes van der Poel in 1857 in the Netherlands, he emigrated to the United States in 1869 with his family. Vanderpoel studied at the... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

In The Human Figure, master teacher John H. Vanderpoel presents a disciplined method rooted in careful observation and exacting draftsmanship. Rather than breaking the body into dynamic masses, Vanderpoel leads the student through the patient study of contour, proportion,... Read Full Overview