Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters (ISBN: 0823014002) is a renowned instructional art book by Robert Beverly Hale. First published in 1964 by Watson-Guptill Publications, the book remains a staple for students and practitioners of figure drawing36.
The book offers detailed analyses of one hundred drawings by master artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, Rubens, Goya, Degas, and Leonardo da Vinci17.
Each analysis breaks down the techniques, anatomical understanding, and compositional strategies employed by these artists, providing practical lessons for readers.
The focus is on the human figure, making it especially valuable for those interested in classical drawing and anatomy2.