To learn gesture, I enjoy timed life drawing, five minutes or less. Begin with the action line. Next connect the shoulders ...

Before Andreas Vesalius published his landmark title on human anatomy, The Fabric of the Human Body, in 1543, it was a commonly held belief that men had one less rib than women.(As the biblical ...

Unlock better anatomy skills with these top three figure drawing books—perfect for artists who want to master human proportions, poses, and realistic form. Heckler shouts over Senate debate on ...

A second, related work -- this one a full-scale drawing depicting one section of UB's gross anatomy lab -- goes on display tomorrow (Sept. 8) at New York City's Mixed Greens gallery. It's titled ...

Leonardo da Vinci dissected some 30 cadavers in his lifetime, leaving behind a trove of beautiful—and accurate—anatomical drawings. Leonardo da Vinci's extensive studies of human anatomy were ...

Leonardo da Vinci's 500-year-old illustrations of human anatomy are uncannily accurate with just one major exception: the female reproductive system. That's probably because Leonardo had a tough ...

Galen dissecting a monkey, Veloso Salgado (1906). wikimedia It wasn’t until the 14th century that anatomy and medical science advanced thanks to the start of systematic human cadaver dissections.

Leonardo da Vinci's studies of human anatomy were hundreds of years ahead of their time - and his detailed drawings of the heart still resonate today, says a book by a cardiac surgeon.

A new study concludes that “The Separation of Light From Darkness,” at the Sistine Chapel, conceals a drawing of the underside of the brain and the brain stem.