Figurative art

Figurative art was and still is an essential part of human culture. Despite the restrictions and prohibitions imposed by the various religions throughout history, artists from all periods and from all over the world have created and are creating artistic images for human beings. But of course it is difficult to imagine art that represents the image of the person without containing the image of his body. The variety of styles and techniques used in visual art immensely expands the possibilities of expression of the human body.

Figurative art refers to works of art that express in one way or another, the shape of the human head, the human body or certain parts such as the torso. Such art can be realistic with a distinct anatomical expression or abstract with a prominent allusion.

At the core of all figurative arts is a system Proportions For the division of the human body, one that maximizes artistic expression and conveys the ideal of beauty and aesthetics. When you approach engaging in figurative art, whether it is drawing, painting or sculpture - it is advisable that you know the rules of proportions that will help you achieve a convincing expression of the character's age and gender characteristics, as well as the pose you choose to focus on.

Tips for working with a nude model

Tips for working with a nude model

Here are tips for working with a nude model, an excellent practice for knowing the human anatomy and understanding the proportions, in order to achieve full life in the image of the human body.

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Human head proportions

Human head proportions

Here is an explanation of the proportions of the human head, a head scheme suitable for 95% of the population. Knowledge of anatomy and proportions is the basis for drawing, painting and sculpting the human head.

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Practice in human head proportions

Practice in human head proportions

Here is a practice in the proportions of the human head, accompanied by an instructional video, a video that demonstrates adjusting the scheme of universal internal proportions for different people and a downloadable head schema.

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Head proportions in children

Head proportions in children

Here is an explanation of head proportions in children, based on the differences in head structure in children compared to adults. In addition, practice drawing a child's head proportions.

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Inclined head proportions

Inclined head proportions

An explanation of the effect of our angle of view on the changes in human head proportions, which contributes to a more accurate drawing and drawing of tilted head proportions, along with practice on the subject.

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Proportions of the human body

Proportions of the human body

Here are rules in the proportions of the human body, which help to understand the anatomy of the body according to age and gender, as a basis for drawing, painting and even sculpting the human body in different poses.

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Foot sculpting exercise

Here is a foot sculpting exercise with an instructional video. For the exercise, it is recommended to photograph your foot while looking at the foot itself for a deeper understanding of the anatomy.

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Female torso sculpture exercise

Female torso sculpture exercise

Here is a female torso sculpture exercise, accompanied by step-by-step photos and an instructional video. For the exercise and understanding of the anatomy, use the diagram of the proportions of the human body.

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Male torso sculpture exercise

Male torso sculpture exercise

Here is a man torso sculpting exercise, accompanied by step-by-step photos and an instructional video. For the exercise and understanding of the anatomy, use the diagram of the proportions of the human body.

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Man's body sculpting exercise

Man's body sculpting exercise

Here is a man's body sculpting exercise, accompanied by step-by-step photos and an instructional video. For the exercise and understanding of the anatomy, use the diagram of the proportions of the human body.

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