Skeletal drawings evolution. Image from Scott Hartman's blog
He is currently presenting a definitive history of skeletal drawing through the ages in a three part series. If you think the evolution of the standard side-on skeletal drawing starts and finishes with Bob Bakker and Greg Paul, then, as Scott explains, you are sorely mistaken!
Extinct Elephant by Cuvier. Image from Scott Hartman's blog
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- Part one of the History of Skeletal Drawings covers the pre-20th century era; starting with Leonardo da Vinci and pausing at Richard Owens.- Part two of the History of Skeletal Drawings covers the Bone Wars to the 1950's; continuing with O.C. Marsh and culminating with Charles R. Knight.
- Part three of the History of Skeletal Drawings covers the Modern Era; from the 1950's through the Dinosaur Renaissance.
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Now go read the other posts he has on Skeletal Drawing, or drool over the wonderful skeletal drawings in SkeletalDrawing.com!
Tyrannosaurus rex from Osbourn. Image from Scott Hartman's blog