SynopsisThe book explores each part of the human body: rib cage, pelvis, upper leg, knee, lower leg, foot, shoulder girdle, upper arm, lower arm, hand, neck, skull, and face. Each significant point in the text is illustrated by a masterpiece of figure drawing. Included are 118 examples by such masters as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, Durer, Raphael, Tiepolo and others.