Canon des proportions du corps humain (Éd.1893) (Sciences)
- 100 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Paul Richer Book order (chronological)
Paul Richer was a French neurologist, anatomist, historian of medicine, illustrator, sculptor, and medalist. His extensive work delved into the depths of the human body and its aesthetic representation. He explored the intricate connection between science and art, with his creations serving as a bridge between clinical knowledge and visual depiction. Richer's innovative approach left an indelible mark on medical anatomy and artistic expression.
Artistic Anatomy
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Now a rare collector's item, the original French edition of this famous text on anatomy for artists was first published in 1889. Renowned figure drawing teacher Paul Richer (1849-1933) describes the structure of the human body with scientific accuracy but selects only those facts which will provide the artist with the information needed to represent the form.