![]() Their reproductions of Albinus' exquisite engravings are highly instructive, and the engravings themselves are unmatched in their accuracy and detail, even today. If you want a reference that includes photos and more detailed renderings, you might consider, first, the classic "Albinus On Anatomy," by Hale and Coyle. Moreover, as I already mentioned, the book is an excellent reference if your desire is to see how an artist can render the human form. And the simplified nature of the drawings makes them ideal for someone who is interested in learning only about the aspects of human anatomy with which artists must be concerned. First, it includes numerous drawings of joint articulations and movements that provide views of bones and muscles in poses that are not depicted elsewhere, to my knowledge. But the 340 page book has a number of notable strengths. ![]() Moreover, since the models used by Barcsay are almost exclusively males with well-defined musculature, his drawings would be of only limited use if applied to bodies with a normal percentage of body fat. If you were attempting to articulate and identify muscles, tendons, nerves, etc., on an actual cadaver or even a model's body, this is not the best book to consult. But however beautiful this book is, as an anatomical reference book it is somewhat limited by the fact that it includes no photographs or minutely detailed illustrations. The book is also highly informative, especially if your aim is to see examples of how a master draftsman draws human anatomy. If you were attempting to articulate and identify muscles, tendons, nerves, etc., on an actual cadaver I added this book to my library many years ago, and the illustrations are indeed rich and beautiful. ![]() ![]() I added this book to my library many years ago, and the illustrations are indeed rich and beautiful. ![]()
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