Praised by critics and teachers alike for more than 40 years, this award-winning reference explores the expressive structure of the human form from the artist's point of view. Meticulous diagrams and fascinating action studies examine the rhythmic relationship of muscles and their effect upon surface forms. The captivating text is further enhanced by the magnificent figure drawings of such masters as Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Rodin, Picasso, and other great artists.