Monday, October 7, 2013

Body shapes in art.

How do you see art? Certainly many forms are present but for my post today I am speaking of shape and form as seen in human anatomy and architectural structure. Some may not see the connection but surely there is beauty in both.
The human body when properly maintained has both form and function with swelling muscle shapes and curvy body mass forms. The same is true of a nicely designed building or an exotic sports car.
Once again I am watching "Dancing with the Stars" while writing. The dancers here certainly exemplify great shape and form which gives them the ability to function so gracefully. Appreciating the curves leading to shapely lines and full forms that indicate graceful motion is to recognize art in its most natural existence.


If we were to look at the exotic sports car in the same fashion certainly all the above would be true with the form and function adding even more value to performance. Shapes that reduce wind resistance can add to miles per gallon or even top speed. The road handling of the well designed sports car compares to the sure footedness of the trained dancer. Both become art in motion and their beauty can be equally appreciated.


My working as a artist model has given me a much greater appreciation for this form and function I speak of here. You can learn about that in my new book "It Takes a Naked Man to Tell a Naked Story" everywhere e-books are sold.