LESSON XII
FEATURES
In studying the human figure, each part will be dealt with separately, then the figure as a whole will be considered. The dressing-up process will then be considered, which will be extremely interesting, as the principles learned in the first ten lessons will apply.
In these lessons on anatomy, no attempt is made to teach the muscles, bones, and planes of the body, as used by artists who paint the nude figure from life; but a complete understanding of these lessons will enable the student to render in pen and ink the human figure as needed in the fashion field.
These plates are outline drawings, a good outline being a very essential point; and when one understands proportion, poise, and the outline, he has made great progress. A few of the principal muscles and bones which come in contact with the outline are mentioned here, and the student should become very familiar with them.
There are many books on anatomy, which may be taken from the public libraries, and when one understands the outline construction as given here, he may go into the subject as deeply as he wishes.
Lesson XII deals with the features which are illustrated in the full, three-quarter, and profile views. After you understand the construction of the features, variations of position will not seem difficult.
THE EYE (FULL FRONT VIEW)
Begin with the full front eye in the upper left-hand corner of the lesson plate.
I N designates the inner part and is slightly lower than the outer part. Note the guide line which runs slightly up.
The diagonal cross line indicates the widest part of the whole eye.
On the upper lid there are five planes, but we will reduce them to three. Note the direction of the three planes marked above the eye and the two planes below it.