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This book examines the human form using both anatomical and artistic perspectives. It is specifically interested in how the human form has been interpreted and depicted in art. The author, himself a professor of anatomy, analyzes how the human body's beauty is most accurately and attractively represented in art. Drawing from his own depth of knowledge, the author argues that understanding anatomical details, combined with a deep appreciation of craftsmanship, leads to the most captivating and enduring art.
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William Anderson is an award-winning historian and author whose interest in the "Little House" books began in elementary school. Much of his research for this book was conducted on-site at the locales of the Ingalls and Wilder homes. He has been active in the preservation and operation of the Wilder sites in De Smet, South Dakota, and Mansfield, Missouri, and edits the newsletter, "Laura Ingalls Wilder Lore".
Among Mr. Anderson's other writings about the people and places of the "Little House" books are LAURA INGALLS WILDER COUNTRY, A LITTLE HOUSE SAMPLER, PRAIRIE GIRL, and LAURA'S ALBUM.
William Anderson currently lives and teaches in Michigan. You can visit him online at www.williamandersonbooks.com.
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