One Hundred Hands by George B. Bridgman
About the Book
After the head, the hands are perhaps the most expressive and utilitarian part of the human form. In addition to the Gluteus Maximus, the design and function of the human hand distinguishes man from all other mammals. It’s what gives us the ability to manipulate and control our environment. Yet, the hand is the single human feature many artists have difficulty in mastering. Bridgman’s work, The Book of One Hundred Hands focuses on the anatomy and function of the hands, starting with the bones, moving to the ligaments, tendons and muscles. This book is beautifully illustrated with Bridgman’s clear and masterful drawings.
About the Author
George B. Bridgman was a revered artist, author and teacher whose reputation is closely associated with the Art Students League in New York City, where he taught for forty years. He developed and promoted looking at the human form as an architect might, building the form as a structure with volume and weight, while emphasizing the mechanical nature of human dynamics. He went on to author a number of well-respected books on drawing and anatomy. During his time at the Art Students League he taught Andrew Loomis, Lee Krasner (Jackson Pollock’s wife), pin-up artist Earl Moran, Kimon Nicolaïdes (author, The Natural Way to Draw), and Robert Beverly Hale.
