Anatomy in Motion: A Visual Reference for Artists
The Japanese edition of the 3dtotal publishing book, "Anatomy in Motion: A Visual Reference," is scheduled for release in September 2025 from Born Digital. This book is an essential guide for artists, featuring photographs and illustrations of poses in motion.
About the Book​
Learn from over 750 high-quality photos and illustrations in this definitive guide to the anatomy of the human body in motion.
"Anatomy in Motion" is a visual reference guide of the human body in action, composed of detailed photographs with overlaid illustrations showing muscle diagrams, planar views, and contour lines.
The book captures professional models performing a wide range of actions—from walking and jumping to combat and dancing—showcasing the contours, planes, and musculoskeletal systems of various body types. Whether you are a traditional sculptor, oil painter, illustrator, or a CG/digital artist, the materials in this book will help improve the quality and accuracy of your art.
Book Details​
- Publisher: Born Digital
- Release Date: September 23, 2025
- Language: Japanese
- Format: Softcover, 368 pages
- Dimensions: 27.9 x 21 x 2.1 cm
Features​
- 368 pages in a large format (210 x 279 mm).
- Hundreds of high-quality color photos and illustrations.
- Detailed planar, contour, and écorché (muscle) diagrams.
- An extensive visual reference for the human body in motion.
This book contains nude representations for artistic and educational purposes.
Table of Contents​
- Basics of Movement: Introduction, Principles of Motion, Muscle Types, etc.
- Basic Body Movements: Shoulder, Arm, Knee, Hip, Torso, Neck, Forearm, Jaw.
- Full-Body Movements: Walking, Running, Lifting, Jumping, Pulling, Pushing, Hitting, Standing from Sitting, Catching, Kicking, Crawling, Cartwheeling, Punching, Dancing, Combat.
- Gallery
- Glossary
This is an indispensable reference book for any artist's library.