Drawing and Sketching Book Reviews: Barron's Art Handbooks Figures (Barron's Art Handbooks

 
Reviews of Barron's Art Handbooks Figures (Barron's Art Handbooks: Red Series)

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Review #1: Comprehensive but concise--excellent overview and resource
Review #2: Not very useful





Review #1

Comprehensive but concise--excellent overview and resource

This book's purpose is not strictly anatomical; it is an extremely concise overview of the figure in art. The perspectives include historical approaches, color, technique, demonstrations, diagrams, photos of nudes, tools, and varied media. It is an excellent resource for someone looking to cover everything quickly and is a great intro to figure drawing, and with its fast-paced approach, it gives the beginner/intermediate artist a great jumping-off point. The exercises are very helpful, the illustrations are just right, and the book covers pretty much everything. The colorful illustrations, fantastic explanations, and detailed text make this a great addition to the beginning artist's library.




Review #2

Not very useful

This book covers materials and techniques more than actual figure drawing. If you're looking for anatomical diagrams or reference look elsewhere.




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Barron's Art Handbooks Figures (Barron's Art Handbooks: Red Series)

by Parramon Editorial Team

Format: Hardcover
Publication Date: 1997-03
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
ISBN: 0764150081

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