CHAPTER 9THE ARMS AND HANDS
To achieve the fullest range of motion, the arms have the most complicated engineering of the body. For the hapless artist, that means just knowing the structure of the arms won’t cut it. We need to know a bit of anatomy for them to feel mobile and not just stuck on. Understanding the interlocking connections is crucial.
Study of a Man’s Right Arm, His Hand Holding a Stick, c. sixteenth century, Francesco Parmigianino (1503–1540). Chalk on paper. Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, UK/Bridgeman Images.
Musculature, illustration ...
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