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Art of Man – The Classical Male Figure in Fine Art
The Art of Man is a groundbreaking quarterly publication with 20 editions, dedicated to balancing the genre of figurative art, which has long favored the female form. This beautifully curated journal showcases artists who boldly and skillfully highlight the male figure as a central element in their work without pushing into the erotic. Each issue features in-depth interviews with contemporary artists who explore the male form through diverse media and perspectives. Readers are invited into their creative processes, personal challenges, and artistic philosophies—offering a level of insight unmatched by any other publication in the field. Plus an exclusive historical essay by renowned art historian and author Grady Harp anchors every edition, providing rich context and timeless connections to classical traditions. |
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Vitruvian Lens - Fine Art Photography of the Male Figure
Vitruvian Lens is a unique series dedicated to celebrating photographers who approach the male figure with a refined, fine art sensibility. Showcasing talent from around the globe, each volume offers a curated, non-erotic exploration of the male form—presented through an artistic lens that emphasizes composition, emotion, and narrative. Each edition, 6 in total, features exclusive interviews with visionary photographers who share their creative processes, inspirations, and the challenges they face working within a genre often overlooked. These thoughtful insights offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the minds of today's most compelling figurative photographers. Anchoring every volume is a richly researched historical essay by acclaimed art historian and author Grady Harp, providing timeless connections to classical traditions and a deeper understanding of the male form in visual culture. Click here for the link to Vitruvian Lens series on AMAZON |
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100 Artists of the Male Figure:
A Contemporary Anthology of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture By E. Gibbons The nude male has been shunned as too potent or treated as a sex symbol. This hardcover book bravely showcases works by male and female artists from around the world that focus on this classic subject. Painting, drawings, and sculptures display broad and varied styles, including portraiture, studies, Pop Art, abstract, and photorealism. Read each artist's approach to the male figure through candid personal statements. Nearly 400 works capture masculine beauty in many styles. This resource brings balance to the figurative art world and is an ideal reference for artists, curators, dealers, students, and collectors. Click here to view and purchase this book on Amazon. |
