This systematic presentation illustrates the depiction of bones and muscles; both in detailed close-ups and in larger groups. It starts by discussing the proportions of a human adult and proceeds to define the principal terms used in describing anatomy. Subsequent illustrations depict the skull; bones; muscles; veins; and other aspects of the human figure. In addition to captions; the images are complemented by extensive descriptions that explain bone and muscle placement and function. Nearly fifty finely executed full-page plates and numerous smaller drawings make this a rewarding browsing book as well as an excellent reference for artists.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Works as a standaloneBy Christopher (o.d.c.)University of Chicago Press has taken two chapters from NIXON AT THE MOVIES; and they work very well as a short standalone; focused specifically on the movies Nixon watched while President (he had 500 movie nights in six years) and; more briefly; Nixons portrayal in various movies and TV shows.In an appendix; there is a complete list of the movies watched from 1/69 to 8/74.This is an interesting analysis of an admittedly minor aspect of recent history."... Most often he would watch with family members (though Pat would frequently slip out after the movie had started to go off and read) and such friends as Bebe Rebozo and Robert Abplanalp. Working weekends at Camp David; he would have aides join him in watching. Less often; he would honor some luminary with inclusion in the presidential party; like Connally at that screening of Around the World in 80 Days; or J. Edgar Hoover and Clyde Tolson at an April 25; 1969; White House screening of Where Eagles Dare."I think Feeney makes too much of the fact that while Hollywood was going in a darker direction (Midnight Cowboy is the only Best Picture winner which Nixon didnt watch); Nixon stuck with the classic "happy ending" movies. In fact; he wasnt the only one. But there is an interesting tidbit about Nixons pride in his Hollywood endorsements:... While he acknowledges ldquo;that we must; of course; go for all the new stars;rdquo; what predominates is his pride in the celebrities whose support he anticipates getting; ldquo;a pretty imposing list: Ruby Keeler[!]; Gloria Swanson; Joan Crawford; Ginger Rogers; Bette Davis.rdquo; Two years later; finding himself a prohibitive favorite to win; he could stick with the people he cared about.I fully subscribe to that interjected "[!]."