The table of contents outlines chapters on the structure and proportions of the human body, drawing techniques, and observations on artistic practices. It includes references to classical principles by Vitruvius and artists like Albert Durer. Chapters also cover practical methods for studying drawing and specific techniques like drawing with a pencil.
TABLE OF CHAPTERS
CONTAINED IN THIS WORK.
CHAPTER ONE.
On the Structure of the Human Body. Page 1
On Osteology, or the study of Bones. 3
On Muscles & their use. 5
On the main movements of the human body. 12
CHAPTER II.
Rules of proportion of the human body. 15
Proportions according to Vitruvius. 16
Proportions according to Albert Durer. 17
Measure of small children according to Albert Durer. 19
Proportions according to Philander. 20
Proportions of Pomponius Gauricus. 21
Proportions according to Daniel Barbaro. 22
Proportions of man according to Jean-Paul Lomasse. 24
Proportions according to M. de Piles. 24
Proportions reported by Félibien. 27
Proportions generally followed today. Ibid.
General observations on the different parts of the human body. 30
Remarks on the proportions given in this Chapter. 33
CHAPTER III.
On the study of Drawing. 35
Necessary dispositions for Drawing. Ibid.
How to study Drawing. 38
The importance of finishing drawings. 42
Practices to benefit from studies. 46
Studying from the model. 48
Correcting nature. 52
CHAPTER IV.
On the practice of Drawing. 54
On paper suitable for drawing. Ibid.
How to draw with a pencil. 55
Translation Notes:
- "Dessein": Translated as "Drawing". In historic French, this term encompasses the broader concept of design and planning in art.