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The Proportions of the Human Figure: According to a New Canon, for Practical Use (1864)

The Proportions of the Human Figure: According to a New Canon, for Practical Use (1864)

Story, William Wetmore

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ISBN10: 1161942696
ISBN13: 9781161942699
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 78
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Proportions of the Human Figure: According to a New Canon, for Practical Use is a book written by William Wetmore Story in 1864. The book provides a detailed study of the human figure and its proportions, based on a new canon developed by the author. The canon is intended to be used as a practical guide for artists, sculptors, and other professionals who work with the human form. The book covers various aspects of the human figure, including the head, torso, arms, and legs, and provides detailed measurements and diagrams to help readers understand the new canon. The author also discusses the importance of understanding the human figure and its proportions in art and provides examples of how the new canon can be used to create more accurate and lifelike representations of the human form. Overall, The Proportions of the Human Figure is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of the human figure and its proportions, particularly those in the artistic and sculptural fields.With A Critical Notice Of The Canon Of Polycletus, And Of The Principal Ancient And Modern Systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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