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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 book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it... Read Full Overview

Vanderpoel's "The Human Figure" is the classic standard art school resource, featuring numerous of his drawings based on his teaching at the Art Institute of Chicago. (Complete & heavily illustrated and written with detailed instruction on how to draw every part of human anatomy)... Read Full Overview