INSPIRATION
"The human body is the best work of art." Jess C Scott
HUMAN FORM Ever since prehistoric times, when our ancestors etched line drawings of themselves onto cave walls, we have been captivated by re-creating the human form. The representation of the body was of primary concern for Early Cycladic art and culture dating from 3200 BCE. And the human face and body were portrayed in both symbolic and realistic ways in Egyptian art dating back to 3000 BCE. But for artists, representing the human form means more than simply reproducing a likeness of a person. A portrait or sculpture can also capture and express the artist's unique perspective or ‘way of seeing’ the subject, not just its embodiment, but its essence and energy. Today, drawing from life remains an integral part of the curricular in art schools around
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