Art Models 5

High-Quality Human Figure Photos for Artists

Live Model Books provides artists and illustrators with high-quality, full-color photos of the human figure featuring 360-degree rotations. The resources include books, disks, and downloads, allowing artists to access specific poses conveniently. The Art Models project aims to enhance the understanding of the human form by offering detailed reference materials that can be studied closely. This is achieved through the use of professional lighting, studio settings, and camera techniques that closely replicate the experience of observing live models. Recognizing the complexity of the human figure, which involves intricate light and shadow interplay, color variations, and diverse forms, Live Model Books addresses the challenges artists face, particularly the social taboos surrounding nude art models. The goal is to promote the creation of better figurative art.

Art Models 5 Overview

The publication "Art Models 5" features life nude photos intended for visual arts, authored by Maureen and Douglas Johnson. Released on January 7, 2010, it contains 128 pages focusing on both male and female models. This edition includes 12 new models, along with familiar faces from previous volumes, showcasing a variety of poses chosen by the authors’ audience. The collection emphasizes dynamic poses that highlight complex angles and movements. The images have enhanced contrast to provide deeper shadows, aiding in the study of foreshortening and perspective. Each pose is presented from four primary angles—front, left, right, and back—with additional 360-degree views for comprehensive analysis. The resource is designed for artists seeking to practice techniques, work on finished pieces, or explore new methodologies, offering a flexible approach to figure study.