Introduction 6
Structure of the human figure and methods of representation 7
Line and tone 7
Procedure 7
Proportions 8
Framing 8
Planes 9
Gender differences 9
The male body and the female body 9
Perspective distortions 9
Perspective 10
Lighting 10
A few practical considerations about drawing nudes 47
Studies of male nudes 51
The erect figure 53
The seated figure 75
The kneeling figure 81
The reclining figure 87
The figure in perspective 93
Recovering spontaneity 97
Bibliography 103
