human anatomy for artist

1. Dire Dawa University Institute of
Technology (DDIT)
Prepared by: Dereje . D
School of Textile, Apparel and Fashion Design,
Apparel and Fashion Design Department

2.  Anatomy
 Human anatomy
 Why study anatomy
 Role of study human anatomy for artist
 Study human anatomy for fashion designer
Chapter outline

3.  Introduction
 Anatomy is the branch of science concerned with the bodily
structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms
 Anatomy is the identification and description of the structures
of living things.
 The study of anatomy dates back more than 2,000 years, to the
Ancient Greeks.
There are three broad areas:
 human anatomy
 animal anatomy
 plant anatomy
Human Anatomy

4.  Human anatomy is the study of the structures of the
human body.
 focuses on the description of form, or how body
structures at different levels look.
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Human anatomy

5. knowing the anatomy and proportions of the body will boost
your creativity.
1. Not slave to your reference
When we understand human anatomy we able to change
our reference so you are not longer to your reference
2. Design pattern to make change
You can design what you can excaudate change, what to
eliminate, what to add that is not presented on reference.
Why study anatomy

6. 3. To crate new pattern
With high level of understanding and some creativity
we have the power of create what a pattern we want
4. Draw the pattern to feel natural
Knowledge of anatomy also help you to draw the body to
feel natural to be believable, and feel a live.
if you Copy from reference you my miss interpreted the
information,
You may not save many things that are actually
important
Cont. …

7.  to understand incredibly complex and dynamic
structure of the human body
 to understand how the body moves and functions
 to design and draw the figure without reference.
 to draw the body to feel natural and alive.
 to sketch and try out different figure designs and play
with different compositions
Importance of Anatomy for Artists

8.  As a fashion designer It is important to gain some
understanding of the structure and proportions of the
human body that clothes are made to be worn by real
people
 Structures that encase the body need to respond to the
pliability of muscles and the rigidity of bones.
 Athletic garments, medical garments, and
undergarments take advantage of textile technology
and engineering to address the issues associated with
mobility.
Study human anatomy for fashion designer

9.  Help to understanding the body and how it works
 To Know what happens when a muscle contracts,
relaxes, or extends
 Understanding the mechanics of the body
 to eliminate unnecessary padding, interlinings, zippers,
and fasteners
 Comfort is one of the primary concerns for the
contemporary consumer.
 Beyond range of motion, the same tools can be applied
to compressing the body to protect or reshape it.
Cont.…

10.  A good comprehension of the body and how it works
also allows the designer.
to isolate aspects of the design process
to address specific areas of the body
with each zone offering its own advantages and
disadvantages.
 The human body is such an inspiration and can provide
you with an infinite source of ideas.
 To get a better idea of what is possible to be sewn and
manufactured.
 Understand what type of clothing feels comfortable and
why?
Cont.…

11.  you do not need to study anatomy in as much depth as a
doctor
 it is enough to just study the front, side and back forms of
the figure.
 You need to really understand the function of the muscles
so that you will be able to draw the figure in any kind of
motion you can imagine.
 Thus, you need to have a 3 dimensional understanding of
anatomy.
 The bones and muscles of the human body make up a
very complex system.
 A small change can affect the entire equilibrium of the
body.
Cont.….

12.  Mastering the figure is about more than just shapes and
muscles and bones.
 It’s about movement, weight, balance, and tension. It’s
about studying
model’s weight-bearing leg or
how they position their hips to hold a certain pose.
Cont. …

13.  Four body types/shapes
Body types/shapes

14.  To dress right for your body, we have to know body
types/shapes, not just guess.
 your body shape determined by:-
The bone structure,
 age,
pregnancy,
fat distribution,
genetic permutation, and
 hormonal combination
Cont. ..

15.  Is also called the straight or ruler body type.
 The waist measurements are less than 9
inches smaller than the bust or hip
measurements.
 rectangle body shape are not particularly
curvy,
their waist is not well-defined, and
their weight is evenly distributed everywhere in
the body.
1. Rectangle Shape

16.  characterized by the hips that are wider
than the bust.
 Also characterized by well-defined waist,
and proportionately delicate shoulders and
slim arms.
 Extra weight is distributed more into the
bottom and legs, rather than the upper
body
2. Pear/Triangle Shape

17.  Hip and bust measurements that are nearly
equal in size, with a smaller waist
measurement.
 shoulders are round
 the legs are in proportion with the upper
body.
3. Hourglass Shape

18.  Also known as the ‘Inverted triangle shape,’
 Characterized by broader bust and shoulders, with
narrower hips.
 The body doesn’t necessarily have a well-defined
waistline
 is not very curvy around the hips.
4. Apple Shape

19. Common Body Types
 Tall and Thin:
 Things that would be good to wear:
 Gathered or pleated skirts and pants
 Flared or wide leg pants
 Horizontal stripes
 Things to avoid:
 Tight fitting dresses, skirts or pants
 Small patterns
 Bold verticals

20. Common Body Types
 Short and Heavy
 Things that would be good to wear:
 Vertical lines
 Empire, A-line, narrow silhouettes
 Asymmetrical closings
 Things to Avoid:
 Two-piece or Two-colored outfits
 Horizontal Stripes

21. Common Body Types
 Top Heavy
 Things that would be good to wear:
 Simple, slim tailored shirts
 V necklines
 Slim sleeves
 Things to Avoid:
 Clingy or shiny things on top
 High necklines and large collars
 Ruffles, bows, trims above the waist

22. Common Body Types
 Thick Middle
 Things that would be good to wear:
 Unfitted, but not full garments
 Tubular Silhouettes
 Details above the waist
 Things to Avoid:
 Fitted waistlines or tight belts
 Baggy or bulky fits at waistline

23. Common Body Types
 Hip Heavy
 Things that would be good to wear:
 Attractive collars
 Wide shoulder lines, yokes
 Light colored tops with dark bottoms
 Things to Avoid:
 Tight fitting pants or skirts
 Belts or horizontal bands at hips
 Shiny, clingy fabric or bold prints below the waist

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