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The book is authored by Michel Lauricella, a renowned artist and teacher known for his expertise in human anatomy.
Yes, the book is designed to benefit artists at all levels, from beginners to professionals. It provides a simplified approach to understanding and depicting human anatomy.
The book simplifies the human body into basic shapes and forms, focusing on a small collection of forms that can be combined and shaped into complex and varied poses.
The book covers detailed sections on the head and neck, torso and shoulders, upper limbs, and lower limbs.
Yes, the book is designed in a compact, portable format that makes it convenient for artists to carry and use anywhere.
Review Summary
2022-08-10T18:09:59
Very helpful book. Very detailed as all his books are
PAUL B.
2022-02-23T10:09:31
v helpful. would be lost without it.
JANINE G.
2022-01-29T06:36:50
This is a very handy book for a new camera. It makes finding all the settings and features very easy. Plus it fits in my camera bag nicely. I wish I had one for my last camera.
Timothy L.
2021-12-13T06:31:40
Smaller than I expected, but it's a beautiful addition to my drawing skills educational books. I'd love to read other books from this series.
ERIN M.
2021-10-19T09:27:14
I love the rocky nook books. I have many and have always taken things away from them and learned something new. This one is no different!
Jessica O.
2021-10-14T09:05:57
This is more of an identifier of buttons and their functions. Don't expect it to answer a question or give a short cut to a menu selection.
RICHARD E.
2021-06-28T08:27:55
One of the best books to learn about your camera. Shows you how to do things in the menu rather than just show you where they are as in the user guide.
Paul Q.
2021-06-24T07:45:06
Explains the camera in detail, easy to read and understand!
Frank S.
2021-06-24T07:44:04
Explains all the functions and is easy to read and understand!
Frank S.
2021-02-10T07:33:07
Got a concern with the Canon 5D Mark IV. Check the index and find a concise definition and solution. A great resource for learning the many features of the Canon 5D Mark IV. Other camera books have been just so-so. This one is easy to read and find out what you need.
DAVID S.
2021-02-02T08:57:40
Comprehensive and easy book, whether you want overview or details on all functions.
Janice P.
2021-01-04T12:44:32
Great resource, detailed easy to follow table of contents, easy to understand directions and menu guides, great examples and images provided, an excellent supplement to the user manual, very worthwhile, especially for someone transitioning to the Fuji system!
Sarah P.
2020-12-29T05:40:50
This book provided my little sister with all the resources to help guide her in the direction of an artist. She was struggling with creating proportionate figures and shapes to portray a realistic image, and with this book she now has the motivation to go and improve on her art further. I highly recommend this towards up and coming artists.
ISA P.
2020-12-03T07:34:47
I looked all over the web for this title. Adorama had the best price by far! Even over Amazon!
DAVID M.
2020-12-01T05:16:33
Beautiful, informative, well written and, of course, well illustrated book. Certainly a must for first time drone photographers with lots of tips. Have purchased two more copies to give as Christmas gifts to friend drone flyers.
JOHN N.
2020-11-19T13:48:03
Phenomenal reference guide, very well written and easy to follow!
Jonathan R.
2020-11-17T08:52:00
The book is a way to learn this complicated set of controls in this excellent camera!
Alfredo R.
2020-10-29T04:28:43
Nice support information in a compact form...keep in your bag!
JOHN H.
2020-10-27T18:14:59
Great Book ! Informative and well written!
MICHAEL H.
2020-09-22T08:51:56
Great little notebook.
Robert M.
2020-09-08T09:45:17
great guide
MATTHEW W.
2020-08-25T10:10:29
Excellant referance guide for all aspiring artists or students. This book has me looking at anatomy in a whole differant way. 5 Stars for sure. Can't wait for my back-ordered Morpho!
Mike O.
2020-08-21T09:05:06
This book is very in depth and informative and well worth the price. It goes into much more detail than the camera manual and expands on the functions.
MELINDA H.
2020-08-09T10:37:26
The one I purchased had defects that lead me to believe it’s a factory second.
GARY M.
2020-07-15T12:47:09
I would give this Five Stars.
Roberta G.
2020-07-14T16:15:16
Great book. Working my way through. So much insight, simple to read and understand. First camera purchase in many years. I was thankful it has the basics and more advanced chapters to work on. Very well written and thought out for the working photographer. So not the manufacturers manual. Practical, and concise. I highly recommend this book. There’s a nugget in every chapter!
CHERYLE D.
2020-07-03T09:16:40
I needed this guide book because I have a brand new Nikon D850 camera
JUNE N.
2020-06-23T23:26:55
Ordered The Natural Light Portrait Book and it showed up on time and I highly recommend this book as well as Adorama. If you want someone you can trust, order from Adorama.
DOUGLAS P.
2020-06-11T08:16:17
Love it! Having a grand time taking excellent photos and posting them.
Gail S.
2020-03-19T11:04:08
It all on what you are looking to do. this book cover from point and shoot to all the extra menu and how to use them. It is easy to read for beginner and will take you as far as you want to go increasing your knowledge at your pace.
Richard S.
Michel Lauricella
Rocky Nook
96
Soft (with Flaps)
4.75 x 7" (12.7 x 17.78cm)
9781681984483
Well worth the money
By PAUL B.
Very helpful book. Very detailed as all his books are
just order it already
By JANINE G.
v helpful. would be lost without it.
When diving into the world of art, "Morpho: Simplified Forms: Anatomy for Artists" serves as an indispensable guide for artists seeking to master the intricacies of human anatomy. Authored by renowned artist and teacher Michel Lauricella, this compact, portable book offers a fresh perspective on the human form, simplifying it into basic shapes and forms.
Designed to enhance the observational skills of artists at all levels, this comprehensive guide provides profound insights into the human body's structure. Instead of following the traditional path of memorizing an array of poses, Lauricella emphasizes the importance of understanding a select collection of forms. These can be seamlessly combined and manipulated to depict the complex and diverse postures seen in the living body, thereby elevating the realism and accuracy of your artwork.
The book's user-friendly layout begins with a foreword and introduction, followed by detailed sections on the head and neck, torso and shoulders, upper limbs, and lower limbs. Each section is meticulously detailed, providing in-depth knowledge and practical techniques for artists. The book concludes with a resource section, further enriching your understanding of human anatomy.
"Morpho: Simplified Forms: Anatomy for Artists" is more than just a book; it's a tool that opens up a world of possibilities for artists to explore, understand, and depict the human form with precision and creativity.