Adele Wagstaff in conversation with Roger Kneebone
Countercurrent: conversations with Professor Roger Kneebone
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The Art of Observation: Portraits and Anatomy
This chapter explores the distinctions between portrait drawing and life drawing, emphasizing the significance of anatomy in artistic expression. The speaker shares their journey from medical studies to art, highlighting the challenges of accurately representing the human form while balancing anatomical proportions and emotional expressions. Through discussions on observation techniques and the dynamic relationship between artist and subject, the chapter reveals the transformative power of intimacy in both art and anatomy.
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