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It explains core elements such as skull structure, manga eyes, the nose, mouth and teeth, and ears, then builds body foundations through simplified skeletons, proportions, and muscle understanding from multiple views. Topographic anatomy covers neck, chest, abdomen, shoulders and limbs, supported by guidance on symmetry, movement, light, and perspective, ending with practical character exercises featuring varied clothing and genres.","CHRISTOPHER HARTBASIC ANATOMYFOR THEMANGA ARTISTEVERYTHING YOU NEED TO STARTDRAWING AUTHENTIC MANGA CHARACTERS  \nBASIC ANATOMYfor theMANGA ARTIST  \nEverything You Need to Start Drawing Authentic Manga CharactersCHRISTOPHER HARTWatson-Guptill Publications/New York  \nContributing artists:Yuu Sanau,Makiko Kanada,Rhea,Morgan Long,Roberta Pares  \nCopyright ◎2011 by Art Studio,LLC  \nAll rights reserved.Published in the United States by Watson-Gupill Publications an imprint of the Crown PublishingGroup a division of Random House,Inc.,New York  \nwww.crownpublishing.com  \nwww.watsonguptill.com  \nWATSON-GUPTILLis a registered trademark and the WG and Horse designs are trademarks of Random House,Inc.  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data  \nHart,Christopher,1957-  \nBasic anatomy for the manga artist:everything you need to start drawing authentic manga characters/Christopher Hart.--1st ed.  \np.cm.  \nIncludes index.  \nelSBN:978-0-8230-8227-8  \n1.Comic books,strips,etc.—Japan—Technique.2.Cartoon characters—Japan.3.Figure drawing—Technique.1.Title.II.Title:Everything you need to start drawing authentic manga characters.  \nNC1764.5.J3H369152011  \n741.5'1—dc22  \n2010038623  \nFor Candace Raney,my longtime editor.I hope this makes up for all the timesI've interrupted your morning muffinand latte with my phone calls.  \nCONTENTS  \nCover  \nTitle Page  \nCopyright  \nDedication  \nINTRODUCTION  \n1 BASIC HEAD ELEMENTS  \nThe Skull  \nManga Eyes in Four Easy StepsThe Manga NoseThe Mouth and TeethEarsCreating Specific Characters  \n2 THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE BODY  \nUnderstanding the SkeletonSimplifying the SkeletonHeight ProportionsMuscles from All ViewS  \n3 TOPOGRAPHIC ANATOMY  \nNeckChestAbdominalsShoulderUpper ArmForearmBackUpper LegLower Leg  \nHidden Muscles,Pleasing Line FlowGeneral Muscle Direction and Shape  \n# 4 BODY SYMMETRY&ASYMMETRY\n\nThe Ins and Outs of the MusclesArmsHandsLegsFeetFeet from All Angles  \n# 5 HOW MOVEMENT,LIGHT &PERSPECTIVE AFFECT THE BODY\n\nStandingSitting  \nLight and Shadow  \nPerspective and the FigureRunning in PerspectiveSitting in Perspective  \n6PUTTING ITALL INTO PRACTICE  \nRomantic DressStylish SuitKimono JumpsuitMod ’60s CoatPretty MaidFantasy Villain  \nWinged Fantasy FighterFantasy KnightSamuraiMuscles through Clothing  \nINDEX  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThe ability to represent the human head and figure is essential for thosewho want to draw manga.And yet it's often the main sticking point formost aspiring artists.Finally,there's one source you can turn to for theanswers you've been seeking.In this book,you'll learn about mangaproportions,posture,poses,and shortcuts used by the pros to check thattheir drawings are on track.You'll also see how to draw the clothedfigure.  \nWhy an anatomy book designed specifically for manga?Why not justget any old book on anatomy?Because manga is a distinct style,withimportant unique characteristics.Basic Anatomy for the Manga Artistcontains instructions specifically designed for drawing idealized headsand bodies in the authentic Japanese style of manga.In addition,thisbook tells you exactly which muscles to emphasize when drawing thehuman body.Most books don't,and as a result,you can't tell whichmuscles to define and which to omit.  \nThere's a complete section on the muscles that provides all thetechnical information you could want,but there's also an extensivematerial on how to simplify the body to make drawing easy.This isn't justa technical book;it's also very practical.And unlike so many books onanatomy,this one features many step-by-step sequences that will allowyou to practice your newfound knowledge of anatomy on original,appealing manga characters.  \nSo if you want to improve your manga and don't know where to begin,this is a great place to start.If you're a beginner,this book can help youbuild a solid foundation.If you're already experienced in drawing,thisbook can raise your game to the next level.It's a must-have referencethat will serve you throughout your adventures as a manga a","cbCairdsZKephzuG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairdsZKephzuG","pdf",23776688,3,1,329,"English","en",105,"# INTRODUCTION\n# BASIC HEAD ELEMENTS\n# THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE BODY\n# TOPOGRAPHIC ANATOMY\n## BODY SYMMETRY & ASYMMETRY\n# HOW MOVEMENT, LIGHT & PERSPECTIVE AFFECT THE BODY\n# PUTTING IT ALL INTO PRACTICE\n## Character Exercises","[{\"question\":\"Why is this anatomy book designed specifically for manga instead of general figure drawing?\",\"answer\":\"Because manga has distinct style characteristics. 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