This title page introduces a book that covers the knowledge of form, proportion, and movement of human figures, emphasizing both artistic and practical applications. It instructs readers on drawing, painting, sculpture, and other arts, also focusing on the graceful conduct of individuals through various actions and gestures. The book, authored by Wilhelm Goeree, was published in Amsterdam in 1682.
NATURAL AND Artistic Design OF HUMAN STUDIES:
Teaching not only the Knowledge of Form, Proportion, Beauty, Muscles, Movements, Actions, Passions, and Well-being of Human Figures.
FOR Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Construction and Cast-Making to apply;
But also how a Person according to these Rules, in all manner of Actions of Walking, Standing, Running, Turning, Carrying, Working, Speaking and other Gestures, Gracefully and Properly shall conduct themselves.
BY W. GOEREE.
AMSTERDAM, By WILHELMUS GOEREE, at the Rokin in Cicero. 1682.