Figure and Portrait

The human form, whether seen as portrait, full figure, or nude, has been one of the most insipiring themes for artists since pre-historic times. Covering the range of painting media, this book examines the approaches of a number of artists working with this subject and presents wide-ranging styles from the traditional to the more abstract. The artists themselves explain how they work; from the moment of inspiration and composition, through to the choice of colour and technique.