A prolific author of books on wildlife, the great naturalist Ernest
Thompson Seton was also an accomplished illustrator. Noting a dearth of
general zoological anatomies for artists, he took it upon himself to
create one. This volume is the result of his efforts. In it, he provides
a definitive artist's-eye view of the exterior anatomy of animals,
helping readers depict surface features such as hair or fur, as well as
basic body and facial structures.
Chapters cover a number of domesticated and wild species: the anatomy,
size, and proportion of the lion, tiger, leopard, and other members of
the cat family; bears (including the grizzly, European brown, American
black, and the polar bear); as well as the camel, Indian elephant, and
the caribou. Additional sections consider the horse in motion, the
gallop of a dog, and bird feathering.
One of the most widely consulted books on the subject, Art Anatomy of
Animals will be a valuable addition to the libraries of both
instructors and students of art.