The text teaches artistic drawing of figures with correct proportions, using a simple method based on lines or modules. It includes instructions on how to dress these figures using various fabrics and shading techniques modeled after Roman styles. Different styles for drawing men, women, and children are discussed, focusing on their realistic depiction in various poses.
The Content of the Second Part
In this section, I will present and teach how to draw artistically in the correct proportions all forms of human figures, whether robust, moderate, tall, thin, or small, using a simple method by following a given line or module. For the representation of small figures and cross-hatching in two types, I will propose an advantageous method for how figures can be dressed appropriately in various garments & other ornaments to enrich them using a wooden model, & how to drape the fabric onto the model gracefully, & how to use shading from daylight and lamp light in the Roman style.
Content of the Second Part
In this Second Part, I will discuss and teach what differences are found, concerning figures of both men and women, according to different dimensions or slimness, and how to carry out this in a very light manner following its logical process.
Argument of the Second Part
This section teaches how to design according to the true measure of all sorts of figures of men and women, whether large, small, tall, or short, using a very easy method, aided by a given line or a module, etc. There are also mentions of how children’s figures can be drawn according to this advantageous way, how they should be dressed appropriately with various materials to complete and enrich the figures, using a mannequin, block of wood, or manikin, and how to apply and fold the fabric, along with instructions on shading them using true light, daylight, or lamp light, all following the Roman method.
Content of the Second Part
In this section, I will show and teach how to present all kinds of positions of both men and women, following the characteristics of Mediterranean or slim styles, how to create these in a very easy manner following a given line or module. Furthermore, how to present half-hidden parts effectively and using diverse means, for better presentation through a figure or by swiftly cutting. We will also discuss how men’s garments and materials should hang and fall realistically, or changeable with sunlight or lamp light for shading.