This is a table of contents discussing various aspects of depicting human figures and actions in art. It covers topics such as proportion, expression, and suitability of actions according to different demographics like children, older people, and women. It also mentions historical references like Albertus Durer and questions regarding the representation of iconic figures such as Adam and Eve.
Table of Contents
Actions must be well united with Proportion. 282
Expressing Actions and Passions well is the Soul of Painting. 282
Actions are Average or Not Average. 284
Actions should neither exceed nor fall short of the Aim of the Worker nor Truth. 283
Actions must match Thoughts and Tronic-Passions over a Voice. 283
Actions made or that are Naturally of some Distinction. 294
Actions must be suitable to the Persons. 306
Actions of Children. 306
Actions of Older People in General. 307
Actions of Young Men. 308
Actions of Maidens and Women. 309
Actions of Standing Listeners. 316
How to make Actions recognizable. 318
Actions in walking, what should be noted. 324
How Actions can seem wonderful by chance. 330
Adam and Eve, whether they were likely created with a Navel. 171
Whether Adam and Eve were created attached to each other. 326
Breathing, which Muscles assisted. 423 430
Making images of Humans never or only once seen. 203 205
Back parts of the Human described. 182
Back of the head as described by Maaxel. 380
Albertus Durer, how and what he wrote about the Joint Formation of Human Figures. 89
The general discussion of the World, in what Actions exist. 303
Ancient Artists had much to do with Human Studies. 4
How Ancient Statues provide beautiful Examples in General Painting Art. 38
Ancient Artists understood Proportion well. 43
What Apenbakhhuys means in a Human Face. 198
Ape shoulders, what they signify to Humans. 184
Appelzak by Golzius, why so named. 406
How a Worker should wisely conduct themselves. 267
Arent’s Nose, how it was esteemed by Persians in their Time. 124
Aristotle’s answer to the question; what is Beauty? 18
Arms and Germen See Leafs
Pictures on the Head, what they signified. 95
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The Beard of Men, its use and application. 103
Image on one leg resting, how divided in its weight. 241
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Translation Notes:
1. Tronic-Passions are likely related to facial expressions and emotional states.
2. Albertus Durer is referenced as an authority on depicting human figures.