Forensic Art and Illustration

With the prevalence of stranger-on-stranger crimes, forensic illustration has become increasingly important as a tool in identifying both perpetrators and victims. In this volume, a leading forensic artist who has taught this subject at law enforcement academies, schools, and universities internationally offers readers the benefit of her extensive knowledge and experience. Containing over 700 illustrations and photographs, this is the first book to provide complete coverage of all aspects of the field, and includes much previously unavailable information, including ethical issues, dealing with the media, and courtroom testimony.

Author: Karen T. Taylor
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 09/15/2000
Pages: 606
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.62lbs
Size: 10.22h x 7.32w x 1.47d
ISBN: 9780849381188

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2001 pg. 57

About the Author
Karen T. Taylor is a freelance portrait artist who worked for 18 years as a forensic artist at the Texas Department of Public Safety in Austin, Texas. She attended the School of Fine Arts at the University of Texas and the Chelsea School of Fine Art in London, where she was also a freelance portrait sculptor for Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. Her crime-fighting artwork for law enforcement agencies and FOX Television's "America's Most Wanted" has involved a variety of art services to aid in the apprehension and conviction of criminal offenders or to promote the identification of unknown deceased persons. The success of her forensic art led to Ms. Taylor being named one of the "Texas Women of the Century." A forensic art instructor for many years at the FBI Academy and other law enforcement academies, universities, and medical schools in the U.S. and Canada, Ms. Taylor now also trains fine artists. Her specialty is highly realistic and expressive portraits in bronze. She accepts both forensic art and fine art commissions through her studio, Facial Images, in Austin. She is currently working on a book entitled Understanding the Human Face.