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In figure drawing, as well as doll
making, the basic unit of measurement is called the 'head', which is
the distance from the top (crown) of the head to the chin. This handy
unit of measurement is reasonably standard, and has been used by artists
for years to establish the proportions of the human figure. |
In
general, standard proportions that can give you a good idea of ideal
proportions are: |
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an average adult person,
is generally 7 to 7-1/2 heads tall, including the head. |
| The width from shoulder
to shoulder is 3 heads width. |
| The distance from the
hip to the toes is 4 heads. |
| The distance from the
top of the head to the bottom of the chest is 2 heads. |
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The distance from the
wrist to the end of the outstretched fingers of the hand is 1 head |
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The length from top
to bottom of the buttocks is 1 head |
| The distance from the
elbow to the end of outstretched fingers is 2 heads. |
| Remember that these
proportions are for a basic standing figure, and changes in pose will
affect the height. |
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