This section discusses the importance of understanding muscle anatomy before engaging in practical exercises. It explains how different muscles like the Mastoideus and Deltoides function in various positions and actions, emphasizing their roles in art depiction. Instructions on portraying lifelike breathing and muscle tension in human figures are also included.
Maxlen and Service of the Muscles
In this section, we aim to discuss the detailed naming, positioning, and usage of muscles before proceeding to practical exercises. This foundational understanding is vital for students to arrange their skills capably.
For example, when an artwork depicts the head performing a distinct force, the neck muscles under the name Mastoideus should appear prominently on either side when bending forward, showing apparent tension. Similarly, the Splenii muscles must appear swollen during backward head motions. In scenarios involving arm actions, such as fighting or forceful slamming, the shoulder muscle Deltoides should be strengthened to lift the arm, highlighting its purpose. In muscled examples, rules may be defied, such as when the main chest muscle, Pectoralis, exercises in moving the arm forward. In contrast, muscles like Infraspinatus and Rotundus, alongside the major back Latissimus, should moderate pulling the arm backward.
To create a portrayal that seems alive while breathing, the Rectus belly muscle must be activated, allowing the holy loin muscle or Sacro Lumbus to expel air and tighten the body. It is these coordinated actions that contribute to the impression of strong breathing in art, achieved by muscles such as the Serratus Major and Obliquus Externus adjusting and strengthening the figure's portrayal.
Translation Notes:
1. The term 'Maxlen' seems to represent a heading or category and is used here contextually.
2. The names of muscles such as Mastoideus, Splenii, Deltoides, and others are retained for anatomical accuracy.