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Drawing the Human Head describes in detail of how emotions and feelings are reflected in people’s faces and of how to depict them. It is a systematic structured textbook for learning the skills necessary to draw the human head, a useful manual for anyone who is eager to learn to draw or to gain further illustration skills. It was written for students attending art classes in schools, art academies and universities and its texts and images have been designed to be understood by both younger and older adults. The book can also be used as a self-study tool.
Price: $34.95
Pages: 192
Publisher: Hoaki Books
Imprint: Promopress
Publication Date:
26 September 2017
Trim Size: 11.75 X 8.13 in
ISBN: 9788416851027
Format: Hardcover
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.
1. The expression of emotions in art.
Charles Le Brun
2. Expressions in psychological research.
3. The anatomy and physiognomy of the head. The skull: front view and side view. Facial muscles, front and side views (superficial). Facial muscles, side view (deep). The male face: front view and side view. The female face: front view and side view
4. Exercises. Drawing facial details. Expressive patterns. Drawing the head. Drawing expressions. Drawing faces
5. Classifying emotions. Ecstasy. Joy. Laughter/grinning. Admiration/adoration. Affection. Rage/anger Attention/awaiting. Attention/alert. Sadness/pensiveness. Sadness/crying. Suffering/pain. Hate. Disgust. Boredom. Distraction. Surprise/shock. Worry/anxiety. Fear/terror
6. Expressions which reflect behaviour. Wrath. Pleasure/wellbeing. Pride. Uncertainty. Embarrassment. Jealousy/envy. Guilt. Disapproval/contempt. Disbelief/scepticism. Expressive grimaces: coughing/sneezing; blowing; kissing; physical pain; sleeping/death; expression of the 5 senses: sight; hearing; smell; taste; touch.
7. Modifying expression: the various ages.
8. Photography, film, comics.
9. Suggested considerations and procedures. Expressive variations in an image (Technique, colour, lighting). Expressive sequences. Expressions in the busts of Franz Xaver Messerschmidt. Deconstructing the work of F. X. Messerschmidt
Bibliography
Introduction.
1. The expression of emotions in art.
Charles Le Brun
2. Expressions in psychological research.
3. The anatomy and physiognomy of the head. The skull: front view and side view. Facial muscles, front and side views (superficial). Facial muscles, side view (deep). The male face: front view and side view. The female face: front view and side view
4. Exercises. Drawing facial details. Expressive patterns. Drawing the head. Drawing expressions. Drawing faces
5. Classifying emotions. Ecstasy. Joy. Laughter/grinning. Admiration/adoration. Affection. Rage/anger Attention/awaiting. Attention/alert. Sadness/pensiveness. Sadness/crying. Suffering/pain. Hate. Disgust. Boredom. Distraction. Surprise/shock. Worry/anxiety. Fear/terror
6. Expressions which reflect behaviour. Wrath. Pleasure/wellbeing. Pride. Uncertainty. Embarrassment. Jealousy/envy. Guilt. Disapproval/contempt. Disbelief/scepticism. Expressive grimaces: coughing/sneezing; blowing; kissing; physical pain; sleeping/death; expression of the 5 senses: sight; hearing; smell; taste; touch.
7. Modifying expression: the various ages.
8. Photography, film, comics.
9. Suggested considerations and procedures. Expressive variations in an image (Technique, colour, lighting). Expressive sequences. Expressions in the busts of Franz Xaver Messerschmidt. Deconstructing the work of F. X. Messerschmidt
Bibliography