ART 67 — Art and Anatomy: The Basics of Figure Drawing
Quarter: Spring
Day(s): Saturdays
Course Format: Live Online (About Formats)
Duration: 2 days
Date(s): Apr 29—May 6
Time: 10:00 am—12:30 pm (PT)
Refund Deadline: Apr 22
Unit: 0
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Tuition: $260
Instructor(s): Lauren Toomer, Bruce Fogel
Limit: 15
Class Recording Available: Yes
Status: Open
Spring
Date(s)
Apr 29—May 6
2 days
Refund Date
Apr 22
0 Unit
Fees
$260
Grade Restriction
NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Instructor(s):
Lauren Toomer, Bruce Fogel
Limit
15
Recording
Yes
Open
Based on the Art and Anatomy courses for Stanford medical students, this drawing-based course is a unique opportunity to explore the human body with the eye of an artist. We will begin with an introduction to the terminology of art and anatomy. Then, as the instructors demonstrate the practice, students will draw along, step by step, on paper. During the remaining class time, students will work on their slow-paced figure drawing. Students will learn which underlying structures are creating the forms on the reference figure’s surface. Three- and two-dimensional images will be our references as we explore the basics of drawing simplified figurative forms. Students will receive direct feedback and guidance as they work and will be encouraged to practice mindfulness and patience, maintaining an open perspective and creativity. Students will leave the course with an understanding of one approach to drawing the human figure.
Prior experience in medical illustration is helpful but not required. Students must purchase their own art supplies for this course, the cost of which will depend on students’ individual needs.
Each course in the Art and Anatomy series focuses on a different area—the human hand (Fall 2022), the basics of human proportions (Winter 2023), figure drawing (Spring 2023), and the human face (Summer 2023). While these courses build upon one another, each course can be taken independently as well.
LAUREN TOOMER
Lecturer, Department of Art & Art History and Division of Clinical Anatomy, Stanford
Lauren Toomer develops, directs, and instructs courses in art and anatomy at the Stanford School of Medicine and School of Humanities and Sciences. Her focus is on the field of medical humanities, with an emphasis on art and anatomy and what it teaches both future medical practitioners and artists about the human dimension. She received an MFA in art practice from Stanford. BRUCE FOGEL
Adjunct Professor, Division of Clinical Anatomy, Department of Surgery, Stanford School of Medicine
Bruce Fogel develops, directs, and teaches undergraduate, medical school, and outreach courses at Stanford. He emphasizes the relevance of anatomy as it pertains to the treatment of clinical conditions. Textbooks for this course:
There are no required textbooks; however, some fee-based online readings may be assigned.