OF DRAWING HANDBOOK BY WALKER WILLIAM LECTURER AND WITH TEACHES OF FREEHAND UPWARDS OF TWO sincere most is universal heart elaborate and in its influence quick ; so finish. THE COLLEGE OWENS WOODCUTS HUNDRED may In observation. imitative IN DIAGRAMS AND 'Art DRAWING Either this will it be in its case it may be whole and practice,if be the it proceed merest from ilje Sfecoub(Kitglblj American * YORK NEW SCRIBNER'S CHARLES 743 AND 745 BROADWAY 1880 sketch, perfect.' GOETHE. " SONS from or a the Art Library 1(0 PREFACE TO THE issue very this fair real indulge Handbook of and done a a great it country meet reception in the me usefulness may ; and I with America OWENS Manchester, as 1880. isfactory sat- shall kind it has as WALKER. COLLEGE, February, to amongst England. WILLIAM THE aifords extended that hope appreciative in of Scribner Messrs. in America amateurs the of proposal prospect the EDITION. AMEKICAN THE vii PREFACE THE TO THE in in cultivation the of Books has its studied find in as in its beauties The its its of in Nature, will or " any put It tion informa- likelyto has all true been be met prepared education by bad, consists and in the here enable before abundance Greek intellectual expression. the latter be aspect, former The signs. should rules, and and ; man, Ger- or its copying merely class-room, in are than more elements significant outlines, diagrams is not as and good Art, the such judgment. emotional information and that delineative exact furnish to form. learned be more sphere of the grammatical recommended, and of to is Education Examples, is not " work principle language the EDITION. compact guiding the well Art other any under Art this Elementary on but of purpose with FIRST amidst as will the studio. presented, the and him and student to drawings in the practice make* from ful truthoutlines and lecture-rooms elsewhere. ix Preface. x work The of only useless away in its duty present to issuing been suffering, physical courses has help this were to and form, little as and fellows my has to open others chiefly prepared to I me are imperfections. many either to the my to or latter. reasons the hours bring the out desire The and apology volume. WILLIAM Fairlands, let Hayfield. Two " myself, chose intervals during WALKER. pass book and for As false start, or a inquiry or an in entering suggested, and the In to such prevent may learn that us that those enables In ask, us Just we we "What seek fundamental so. should And in the of at we thoughtful be useful, suppose should we to develop given for in the to the come once worthy motive, a study be lead pursuit of naturally expect perhaps drudgery, would Science as cesthetically, with answer would the it, and has wish we But, order God in nature principles on in do it may Because which will The which course which and success. course ? stated of worthy Art start we ; beginning, then, results the matter is here like we higher form, a work, are reasonable. more taneously spon- outset. Because then intellectually, reasonably expect may That the works of ask, Why us be, study to His to do us of root let be faculties nobler appreciationof reply, take wish we let reply should our should answer at the satisfactory,or certainly would our say if ; but men To deemed be hardly ? draw field new tendency place, then, first to this failure, to occurred not has perhaps indispensable facts wrong lead bias, may wrong upon few a a which two, STUDENTS. TO ADDRESS to of would an go the secure undoubtedly acquaintance the which any language, new likely to most to this through this nature some preparation, equivalent with is based. Art subject of be, to labour, learning Address xii French to Students. ingly, not unwill- hexameters, and verbs, or writingGreek * provided always that labour would It is bring us just in this Art, remembering and temper the at Greek and verbs to the desired nearer that Arts without of work a its physical science any Language alone is form, while science still without To that so be on mind much so " power of means becomes be impossibleof ; but rather be ' action Art of power, should with Physical reasoned a medical Latin ; and acquirement perception,and is conversant it into i111:11:0 of God a new Himself. with hand and perception.' pleasure, not from to stand, phial-like, this master, Chemistry,then it should so be treated development of now so much as agent, which, gatheringto itself knowledge weaves expressing "a indispensableas as ; for instruction much so and illustrations ? fact.' To sense-subjected should sources youthful from it as would learn, there eye, main A a soon or sensible form. enjoyment with and so drawing will Mathematics even thought be Anatomy, or without the worst of prehensible utterlyincom- would Chemistry, that, in and ; are What whatever, one instead of student him drawing is incomparably the best. stands statement aid. French study is to proposes Sciences and Physics,or on now everything about to of the fact, many he study occasionallybe useful will hexameters student to a such goal. that, whilst time same pleasant,the language closelyrelated ask we that certain were we that a ceive re- much Geology mysterious of all which kinds, is the INTRODUCTION. IF it amongst any not in one other of such is Millions of takes us, yet each time in the our be may every and common as there well would to are as in the be full pleasant to would wearisome. be that dwell is an in the to us than therefore by of the aspects. infinite source midst of we in appearances An square is not which ual contin- pecially pleasure, es- but is fully to enjoy general form and things, the oblong one. the which This landscape, of cause bemind form of fail vision, The see. means ances Appear- and It various that a result. facts, judge accurately monotony. in the around alteration complete a is some of the things cultivation. we with of with variance at detailed of yet ; life unconscious inch everything variety both not were might disconcert appearance an, under things we that it them, not or correctlythe see about through in the furnished when constant surprise,if open assumes of change If are able object of faculty, requires be to could windows move of eyes requires eye we constantly other intelligentmen, or pass place appearance any them Exchange, fact. persons that like walls the change are of amount probably of large gathering the small no Manchester the on hundred every appearance cause announced were room A is circular so it. color, world more room Introduction. xiv actuallydifferent hues The infinite another of it is lost because not music, and knowledge that young music, is it world, which with As so the hand would time the Greeks, in as France he is Arts of is concerned, it with writingand only drawing Germany every taught to she must drawing if pay and this beautiful enrich our the to ceive re- drawing will this country. With synonymous ; and taught to draw just time England is more when were much ought utilitarian motive, a child is write,and ; and time in the practice thingsin note is and necessary imagery ? physicalworld practiceof both the to rapidlyapproaching its rightplace in education in demand by important gateway of knowledge, great culture, even for the colour considered immensely enlargeand fine thoughts and the as and ciation appre- equallyimportant to cultivate the not the eye is the most far it helps,both to the of form spend so much should persons eye to observe,and minds with all the If it be full appreciati a important is so feeling(love), necessary and surrounded. are we of be furnished enjoyment of the charms and which necessary to are have we knowledge of a enjoyment of sound, how should that the mind enjoyment quick to observe,or not are well-trained ear, a and of we much pleasure,but is in the world colours fullyto appreciate. If trained been of source and to attention is given to the hold to the of principles Art her own in ing rightteach- as primary a step. Every purchase we or pattern about make of it,encourages anything with good or bad a design Art, though Introduction. do we what in think not pleases design, No us, well as doubt and pure, Art, and good, or to as to expect to sell has taste it bad and generally, True is of in that his in is in one Art as perfect is an is pure be know it bad, good who or buy what useless is shopmen the the that therefore, know should manufacturer, is what prepare desirable, the those not must and may artistically, they fits nature's of view important him all of himself and universe in In the things, this factor. the man, great applied as become to capability manifested Man. whether man, " universe, work " If false. what buy purpose. taste do to apt quality and but ; from most as in too Art. material the true, which Creator secondly, it well as education Infinite of It good patrons, to is buy. right morals, its sense which public best a distinguish will is be may are place everybody public what its to manufacturers that is what of suited as in are so instead We time. the at so xv the first, ; * Father his work of or of perfectly surely or and highest view of ' all us ; the and, spiritual only the the whether surroundings, world, and in Art to in study the of CONTENTS. CHAPTER PAGE I. ON DRAWING II. ON THE III. ON SEEING 1 7 EYE AND 12 OBSERVING ...... 20 IV. ON HOLDING V. ON LINES VI. ON OUTLINE 26 VII. ON SKETCHING 29 ON LIGHT ON DRAWING Vni. IX. X. AND CONTRAST XII. ON RELIEF ON SIZE XV. ON 37 SHADE FOR FLAT A COURSE 81 XVII. ON TASTE XVIII. ON STYLE XIX. ON MOTIVE XX. ON BEAUTY . . 83 . . ..... ... . 86 . . ..... . . . . 89 . SECURING 57 STUDY 76 SYMMETRY ON OF .... PROPORTION XVI. 55 COPIES ......... . ON 23 FROM SUGGESTIONS ON XIV. PENCIL ......... XI. xra. THE CHARACTER IN ART . WORK . . . . 92 .... .'.'-. 95 . 99 101 107 . . . _ XXI. ON 110 FITNESS ... XXII. ON . . . . . . 112 VARIETY . b xvii xviii Contents. PAGE CHAPTER XXIII. ON UNITY 118 XXIV. ON COMPOSITION 120 XXV. ON LIOUT AND TO AND XXVI. LAWS SKETCH, TO GROUPS OF OBJECTS 130 AND NATURE, OP APPLIED AS PICTURES THEIR APPLICATION AS PLES PRINCI- 138 ART OF XXVII. SHADE 145 PICTURE STUDY, 153 XXVIII. ON GRASS, ETC XXIX. ON TREES XXX. ON PRACTICE XXXI. ON WATER 187 XXXII. ON SKIES 193 XXXIII. ON DRAWING HERBAGE, 160 FOR TREE 181 DRAWING FIGURES AND 204 ANIMALS .... XXXIV. ON 210 CRITICISM PART XXXV. ON PERSPECTIVE. XXXVI. ON ARTISTIC XXXVII. ON TECHNICAL II. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS 215 . . . 218 PERSPECTIVE 238 PERSPECTIVE APPENDIX. ON A." B. " C. " D. " ON CHILDREN'S THE DIASCOPE PENCIL-IN-HAND NOTE DRAWING ON 263 264 MEASUREMENT TEACHING ....... 266 207 LIST ILLUSTRATIONS. OF "Frontispiece. PAaE of sketches Rough for a 'Effect' for Frontispiece ,, Lotus 4, 5. box. 2, 3 Order Figs. 1, 2. 3. tea-kettle, "c Moulding 13 Scroll plant. 15 ,, 6, for bracket Iron 16 lamp ,, 20 Hands 7, la. ,, 1b, c. and Hand pencils .21 ,, Id. File 22 box " and curvilinear, Rectilinear, 8, 9, 10. forms compound 24 . ,, " ,, ,, 20. Coast 21. Female Outline wheel. by scene, J. D. Outlines of 24. Window of 30 ... 32 33 Harding D. .... .34 tree . . . Outlines picture . faces " 23. of 27 stone Harding J. figures, by " 22. of Sketch ,, shoe, convolvulus, Irregular form, 14, 15, 16, 17. 18, 19. 26 apple Circle, cube, 11, 12, 13. . . . 35 trunks ,, .36 25. Diagram, 26. Illumination 27. Jar ,, showing of rays of . . . .... ,, . 39 light 40 objects ,, and ,, 28, 29. hoop, showing Blocks, ,, 30. ,, 31. ,, Base of showing pillar and Doorways, showing cast 41 shadows .... 43 reflections stick, showing effect of cast cast 45 shadows . . 46 shadow ... List xx of Illustrations. PAGE Figs.3 la. 32. Opening in Wooden 33. Portion 34. Pillar wall, showing retirement platterand of shade . . knife 47 ...... of tree 48 ., 35,36. " Old 40. ... . . *. . .49 Pairs of feet . . . . . .51 /. Roofs 37, 38, 39. " . . " twine Leaves 52 shed 54 blockingin' ' ,, 59 Flat tint 41. Outline GO sketch of boat ,, Graduated ,, 42, 43, 44. ,, 45,46. 47. ,, ,, views Angular 50. Angular 51. Eye-stand " Chairs 54,55. Barreland " 56. Portions 57. Outline ,,58. of round 65 table 66 of 67 of squares 67 of square 68 70 'What-not' cylinders 70 71 ........ sketch, after J. M. W. Turner Diagrams, 73 ... contrast to show 77 61. " " 62. ,, 78 " after Watteau, by J. Dancing figures, D. Boat 68, 64, 65. " ,, . 72 ... M " 59, 60. " of squares 69 52, 53. " views views view " " 63 Transparent cube 48, 49. ., 61 tint Different Two . 46 Harding . 79 80 Arches, showing relative size .... 84 66. Diagram, showing proportion 87 67. Ovals, showing symmetry 90 Landscape 91 xxi of Illustrations. List PAGE Pigs. 68, 69. 70. " 92 Twigs, showing character 94 Hamper ,, ' 71, 72. " Jugs 96 . .."....-.... Scroll 98 ' Umbrella 73, 74. " .-100 . 101 drawing, showing truth and falseness Child's . * Acorn 106 . . . . -109 Vase 75. ,, " Diagram of circle,showing segments " ovals 77. showing how ,, Rhine boats Contents of ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, , " 79, 80. a pocket 87, 88. Composition lines 89, 90. ,,91. " in " " letter 96, 97. Repose Division Bolton of and pictures 101. .117 . . . . . Italian Lane 124 .-.'..'. 124 .'.._.. 125 ... . . .125 126 . picture buildings in 122 123 . .... Contrast Abbey, by " ,, . '. . Surrey , ~ J. D. .127 ... . . . 100. .116 126 Composition lines ,, ,, 115 prisoner 94, 95. 99. . 121 . 98. . .- " discovered ,, ,, . . " " The . 123 Crocus, vase 93. . . Lines, showing relation,"c. 85, 86. The . ovoids to construct ... . . compositions,glass,sketch-book,"c. Two 81, 82, 83, 84. 92. ... . " ,, . " " 76a, b. 78. lt4 oval 76. " 113 .... . . .134 . . . " " " " . . 135 " ,, . ,, ... _" 128 .129 ....... Harding . 136 137 Bit of road . of Illustrations. List xxii PAGE 106. 140 Candlesticks 104, 105. " 139 candlesticks Primitive Figs.102, 103. 141 Candlestick " 107, 108, 109. " 110. " 142 Cups of Wilkie's Facsimile first idea of the ' Rabbit on the 147 Wall' 111. Sketch 148 of field-flower " 113. ,, " Sketch of Dame 115. 116. Study 151 of tree trunk H8. Outlines " 121, 122. Notes of leaves 123, 124. . ,, ,,, " 125. Herbage 126. Concentric ' " ringsof 130. Branches 183. tree Oak grass . .-'"-. . . . 158 159 131, 132. Oak 163 tree trunk leaves and of oak and spray sycamore . . . .164 165 .... 168 134. Ash tree 169 135. Ash spray 171 136. Umbrella 137. Shade 138. Sycamore 139. Birch tree 175 140. Shade exercise 176 141. Beech stems .. ,, .157 . .. " .156 . Preparationfor 127, 128, 129, " ,, of leaf . " ,, 152 grass blades .. 119, 120. ,, 149 .... 150 " . 149 bridge " "" 148 common Campbell'shenroost ,, " 117. a " " " sheep on old window 114. .. " 148 beehive 112. " diagram 172 exercise 173 tree (J. D. Harding) 174 ... 177 List of Illustrations. xxiii PAGE Figs. 142. ,, Scotch 179 Tree-shade 143, 144. 145. fir Exercise exercise 182 for tree contour 183 ,, " ,, 146,147. 148. " 149. " ,, 186 Diagrams, showing angle of reflection 150. 151. 185 trunk " " " of oak Portion Tree " . . . - Frontispiece. 153. Diagrams, showing 154. Cumulus curvature of waves . . . . . . at rest after travel 155. . " 156. Creeping mist 157. Clouds 158. Coast ,, 159. " . . .199 203 ...... 206 207 Figures, after Prout 163. Figures, after J. D. Harding 164. Oak 165. Transparent cube ,, . . " 160, 161, 162. " " above " " . (J. D. Harding) scene " . . . . .209 209 .217 spray 218 ' Cube " " " " " 168. 169. 170. 174. 175. " ,, " diagram Book 176. 177. . . . . . . . Cube ... . . . . i| . . . . . . . . . " . , .... Outline . . . . . . . . . Twenty ... room -219 . 220 .220 " 222 ./ 223 . Transparent cubes Interior of 218 .221 blocks Transparent cubes cubes ". " . ; Arm-chair 171, 172, 173. 190 202 from seen ,, 189 198 ,, " 188 189 " "c Looking-glass, 152. ,, 184 , upright . . ... 224 ..... 225 . , xxiv List of Illustrations. PAGE Figs. 178. of Diagram " 179, 180. Blocks of " 181, 182. Two " 183, 184. Uphill and 185, 186. Angular ,, ,, view Angular 188. Transparent 189. " buildings 227 of shed views 187. " 226 room 228 downhill view 229 of square and cube . . . of cube 231 cube 232 cubes 233 " " ,, 190. Block of 191. Angular buildings view 195. " 196, 197. " 198, 199, 2CO. " 201, 202, 203. 204. Block Diagram 1. . . . circle Ground 239 plan and views " of of three cubes six cubes " buildingsfrom Showing 4, 5. ,, .235 . . ground plan same Appliance, illustrative of perspectiveterms 2, 8. " piano 237 and Square " and 234 of models Group " 238 of cube Chairs 192, 193, 194. " in same how and profile, to find distance ,, . . . . . . . . . points and 6, 7, 8. ,, 9, 10. " 11, 12. 13. " 14. ,, Figs.205. " ,, parallelviews . " of square view of cube ing vanish- tomb-stone ,, Hands .... oblong cube . . . 251 254 256 258 ,, Diascopc 206, 207. and ,, Explanatory of angular view Angular 245 248 circle and " 241 244 * flat 240 242 points " 230 261 265 measuring Kettle,"c ...... 266 ,268 OF HANDBOOK DRAWING. PART I. I. CHAPTER DEAWING.* ON THE 1. has drawing led series a associated with wider much are used, that not and used. should mechanical such the be as was Department become it has applied is not rulers, compasses, flowers, free-hand landscapes, assistance, ought be to a all to geometric drawing, instruments this models, by Eightly understood alone. In It unfortunately, has, instruments, therefore speaking, and free-hand instruments, without copying, significance, and where drawing "c., Art, and term confusion. designs issued outline of Science of the to the considerable to originally applied of of misunderstanding are work. Strictly drawn without considered hand free- as drawing. * A definition if it is not to of the exclude Hamerton leaves significant marks, the art will permit us : ' " ' drawing into art some less. says term If we we are say as ' which that precise be must drawing drawing as comprehensive very the is numerous enters a more motion which varieties to be.' 1 or of On 2. Its ideas practisedmore useful which all.* * In infancy pressing ex- should art, and in sort a as most a has Russian often a of be hand short- understood translation, and respect it Atkinson, the well-known towards perceptivefacultieswill knowledge conveyed this step of earliest the language requiringno by medium less from or language, by quickened,'and the through first is the elementary study our be Drawing. great advantage traveller,told the writer that seriouslyinconvenienced his pencil. for the readiness with which he could had it not been use The followinganecdote, also,will show the advantage of being ready with this universal language. An artist who had neglected to secure for his day's his lunch before going amongst some mountains Welsh on many occasions painting,after and he would hours' some been have work began most feel faint to for of want food, inquire if he could have a cup of tea. His receptionwas not an agreeable one, as he was attacked by a couple of curs, which frightened him and put to flight of noisy fowls. On the good woman of the house a number opening the door a few inches of tea, to the artist made his requestfor a cup which he got the reply, Dim Sasenach (No English). After again urging his request, and meeting with the same determined, settled, and settling 'Dim he Sasenach,' bethought him of his jxxiket answer, seeing a cottage at distance, went some ' ' sketch-book, which of had been Switzerland, following,and showed to of like service and he it to the want, instantlyopened wide to him instantly made among a the sketch taineers moun- like the unwilling dame, who, recognisinghis the door, beckoned him into the cottage, On describe in as well as 3. The ? draw ' it had and coal-vase and answered. better be chair. a In themselves with kettle something like unknown an behind in the and making of his a he sketched good ignorant question, an who persons two learn can to had children, who mother, returned, soon the other with his woman, his mind was troduced, in- the he so ; hostess his two. or egg mistake charmed he possibility by the but politely, substantial eggs something of remembrance ; if she The could inevitable ' Dim Sasenach at her " filled with with eggs, a bowl, of which will give the rough sketch an idea. Satisfied,refreshed, and again ready for work, prepared to depart,but sketch, the value the of power of English soon pocket sketch-book, getting out following: whereupon the oft went of interpreting, power diately to a cupboard, and imme- so, like the large,clean,wooden ascertained ' his returned he learn to one every language their which repast more few asked thoughtlessly, oblige him with an him the amidst suggested to showed draw learningto ' noisy cackling addition is Very quickly the cakes were baking on Scotch a griddle,' hung from chimney. Soon the artist was enjoying himself, the This spring water. boiling,and was chain to dailyuse it. drawing Can ' seem All of sticks and bundle a of can of of all persons it may although hastilydespatched,and one of instead " questionis often asked, offered were article of common wish to write. concealed a a if,as in business,we any strong argument in favour a a writing almost sofa,or a say " will be evident writing,as over Drawing. his hostess silver. to understand, the not without artist before any On write Can ' add who is taught it ought taught in be in Continent on of incalculable But 4. here understand we kinds of purpose : not Beethovens, are many or sons per- forts pretentiousef- not because schools, but culture and drawing, ing draw- schools, it is because it would of life to those be who of is drawing best following remarks FortnightlyReview, January abilityto draw almost drawing, says I do not : cultivated,but or he : " be For artisan an that the is that to one example, a artisan. an man The of first he should Professor Huxley appeared in the 1878. Speaking of the preparation for And especiallyI should require some for that is a giftwhich artistically, may ' learned, but with everybody,can I suppose another. suited to from mean cannot suitable be do various are for knowledge requisite and requirementof teaching There ? may applicableto The technical draw that which scarcelythat What important question: an and be not elemental * arises by learningto may the kind of painters, born, but less own by learnt it.* had be our one answered the Continent in the business service any in the best national to all children to On Masses. Can Great many happiness by and ' be may not are ? ' be there generation, a national to Oratorios than insisted in Mozarts or poet a composers, there though But Handels, become great or required, were questionmight the one any great poets made. ' artist ? an another, and If it learn to draw. can become like Drawing. fair accuracy. learn to write ; and, majority of body, Every- writing is a kind the people who say they cannot as draw, and give copious evidence of the accuracy of their assertion, could draw, after a fashion, if they tried. And that after a fashion " " would " be better than I Mi|.|M)s"' that (thestudent)could nothing for my in nine draw.' trades pur[x"ses. out of ten it would be useful if he On be able accurately, say ; for if he it is drawn when a draw to if box, and foundation box, then a which on Drawing. a draw can his understand brick a table ; and build to brick, and a he thus he knowledge it draw can has safe a it may as be required. On 5. the next is page given a supposed order for a mon com- box, which, though very rough (as though drawn haste),would be without of any chance of this case in drawing for such is over great written a any drawing tage advan- description tions instruc- instructions " that but the write out try to only be understood, not might workman intelligent an How will without box a by error. be felt if the student only,may that clearlyunderstood in could not be misunderstood. To 6. those who in after years, recall than of this kind in various 7. But parts of if true educated sketch a will be man a few knowledge such power in by only useful oneself and even of memorandum the of be sketch that which facultywithout judge,in which far fits a person the beyond general principlesof matters he will be for life,then the requirements of something practiceas tions associa- photograph. a simple objects intelligently.He of will, the work. education the after circumstances not the circumstances of more of freehand knowledge taken or lengthened description, a Illustrations found little slightestsketch The delightful. a understood, will be here drawing, as but travel,even will can develop in neither of taste. him power must Fine that an to have Art, and aesthetic fullyenjoy,nor rately accu- On Fio. 1. Drawing. Fio. 2. II. CHAPTER OF 8. and the five the other of seeing and the the three chiefly supply is at soul, and through images, highest pleasure ranks above is eye so the refined the upon the of all it may before A here the mind be of the image an consciousness of can of servant ety vari- richest says that 'the the Eye. She He dignity. form, whose with repose beautiful the is eye that from given when has ure pleasreached conveyed by 9 ; but page is the through the on at object an it passes is formed of it is the through he sense raptures.' sensational light is the Robertson that The comprehensive, It in and whilst nature, most receives senses of outline the wants. comes briefly stated, eye, animal all. W. F. description lens, and the the sensation rest serene short them by discipline purest of the 9. it our of ideas. or our seeing, " seeing two, " part of active, the most intellectual most of the once smelling and intellectual the to knowledge of gateways or senses, hearing, feeling, tasting, hearing, belong EYE. THE ON placed line crystal- retina, from whence optic nerve to the the brain.* * the of and The number impression violet, 789 strike the of of shocks colour millions retina is of at the per as second follows of : Red, " All millions. back necessary the eye 451 these in one to of millions waves second. of production the millions the enter " TYNDALL. 7 eye, ; the On 8 The 10. eye of adapted to the being ; but with little with the available whilst training; perfect eye it If near. or a twenty person years by sight; shooting a drop the and pecks chick at away grainsof obtains his of water has its prey at human is idea no gets millions If mountains of miles away a London, hold and objects reflected London last there would " objectswould with many eyes ; whilst camera, not fixingthem in it from be the others are from shell from seeing near or It is have Liverpool to have to as passed, on left the on station ; all the more for motes, very as were nothing who the requirestraining. they be gone. persons small travel, say, as misses; colour. so looking-glass a perhaps image to were person it ; but by wonderfully adapted, self- a or of distance its food scarcelyever acting,self-regulating, ^and self-mindingorgan, things large as fifteen distinguishingthem crumbs, and equally appear only just emerged eye and distance. sight at little fish that of similar size and sand The 11. probably whilst the by young of even is said to have the human infant, though of age, he that a requires long judge face very young organ, blind born when very can its mother's and moon a an as frequent practicebefore The is that of as well animals, being chieflymoved lower their organs instinct,have sheep, is probablyas a of their life purpose the of fish,or a Eye. just so, other a a to the myriads lesser sensitised the arrivingin glass but learned not like in all of degree, use plate their in a only receivingimages,but photographing and by observation. On Considered 12. the merely as Eye. an 9 the organ, eye is a pound com- lens, consistingof three principalparts,the aqueous the humour, The lens,and crystalline humour aqueous Behind glass in shape. in front of the the humour. network things with 13. caused means to vary. and the of the by eye and the lens and the the watch- a ately immedi- the rounds sur- vitreous which pigment, upon called the retina, is spread. It retina,that receives the images of marvellous rapidity,and them conveys to the brain. iris the size of the of the the When light is it is intense when humour, the black a of nerves, optic nerve By follow this is such the the aqueous Then is this delicate screen, through in front lens, is the iris,which crystalline pupil. Behind delicate is held humour. transparent,horny capsule,something like a cornea, the vitreous the pupil feeble the pupil eye is to when the pands, ex- thus pupil contracts; quantity of light entering the be may extent some regulated. upon 14. The a near distant 15. also pupil diminishes object, and The one. The eye image expands thrown possesses distances,chiefly by Two lens. crystalline the eye cannot adjustment the other 16. A the centre be a of change in the clearlydefined of the to become line drawn eye for adjustment the seeing one same ferent dif- for curvature different at a upon the retina is inverted. upon objects at is fixed it is fixed when power a eye of the from distances moment will distinctly : the cause indistinct. through of the whole the centre of the cornea eye is called the axis of the eye. and the On 10 When 17. impression of an retina it does not time after the Eye. light is instantlysubside; but has cause passed This yaries and with fraction different of If 18. succession a images will or the blend of the case time in because a image these the two which amounts are of when that thrown takes to very reallyare, viewed have give the as from two in the if, whilst will lose what * I don't say, drawing. child very the in rapidly, they appear (on that he young, the drawing ' or two Both other, retinae,were the not See they as exquisitelittle reflector, As innocence torily. satisfac- space they often actual the eyes, therefore, things not sees does lessons. of impression of solidity. they appear. true retina separate places. If and solidity first is called have vals at inter- stereoscope,in which at the the on the full idea of what gradually learns and other going round to on eye),unconscious from quite different he sensible a the retina of the on the place young but the persistence shady surface,as object thrown any should we necessary A of the revolvingchromotrope. object is is what 20. is called to each a picturesalways slightlydiffer. two short a impressionendures, form wheel a follow the pictures,thrown combined, This images together and eye differs from one of spokesof the colours 19. The interval for second. a less than the persons, This the upon remains away. 'persistenceof impression.' made actually are the child grows, shapes draw of the of things, things,* eye Appendix A, on ;' so he that children's the On he is older, and when he will have to back again,as it were, of nature, the rules of use to the thus perspective: and simplicity truth child-sight. There top of are with the supposing a sees who draw distance they true then ; the enough reading ' of * Though whether a as necessary, or this fact that, a guide in and the pencil perspective for this reason, the judging, distance,for " a with the When landsman. equallynear almost more boys again, till at image the mind image. Aiming at the to take last is retina a correct give power to one of the two given mark, a billiards,tends on at given hole, a certaintywhich The is for difficulty two man, sea- into their eye, first of image hole. A look-out, judges much almost the practice. earnest ample, ex- in as and the eye. to accuracy than cricket, or shooting,or and of the other, again and is nearest marbles the marbles determine may In feres shape) inter- It is person, frequent and on earnestlytake and actual of solid forms of the eye for distance their very the book, correctly. hold upgrown constantlyon accuratelyof they an draw innocentlyor truly. power is play have a cannot retina.* the he would depends " of could more The 21. or child young correctlythan that he table a image well, sufficiently more of or (with its knowledge mind who intelligent persons many tumbler, a the case * things from in seeing retiring forms difficulty and correctly^ to learn 11 to draw attempts considerable will have Eye. not plumb-line may the a eye, if be used in drawing, fairlypractised,will line be vertical ". soon it is learn reallyseldom to determine CHAPTER ON BY 22. III. SEEING careful AND the for, although often we If wish we when avoid how far to see, we have An the of parallax a object an only near, vision little idea of this of space taken (i.e. will But from if the the and of the at : it with it obscures or ]"cncil,ojien set ii the the * but if both other pencil desire we eyes must for with places, pecially object, es- to so to as determine used, be as so alone eye one now " a full a eye from eye screens taken idea of pencil closed, the view and close of the idea strument. in- the different two objects or at pen and the be may better a observe from eyes will be fect, per- one different understood little distance what without ; now, a No of space. vision quite from distance various exactly without see in seen views point). same we be may it two in the be the of Hold one of vision what the by parallax manner look room that have meant following you, relief ' shall is used, views two ' 'other, the What be exactly each * should by placing with we eye parallax points, corresponding and any given beyond be or, one, of space. illustration same ; two ordinary stereoscope, the recognises only of us, from single organ, a contour one is from it were, as as of vision. clearly the see come be- may eye instrument. of spoken both, Art use the drawing, measuring a been point to as have eyes correctly,one more in practice,as astonishingly accurate Hitherto OBSEEVINO. object just used, from or the moving and in part head it will part. 12 Ixj Seeing and On observe, then, that We clearlyone should only eye Observing. the to see be used 13 of contours in ; whilst distance,or of the location of objects in space, objects judging both of should be used. When wish we should eyes for the A same is often ' eyes picture or a shade, apart from detail,the to admit glassis sometimes used as the drawing only the by artists thus seen purpose. in of spoken parlance is as the given of shade, and tration illus- the this frontispieceof the forming 3 drawing picture or a Art Fig. light effect,'or of shade 'effect.'In the the closed. in light and darkened light and The half which in way- partially closed,so be bright rays. another observe to of principalmasses yet Art, viz. in be used should is there But 23. work. 24. From wonderfully adapted, sensitive said it will been that, although the evident be has what the for and eye so delicately so reception is of images, FIG. it requires the presence of a mind 3. to v read or The so needle the the on rapidly, but ready and be it the take from presenting; importance 25. The to impression it presentsso constantly. telegraphicdial little purpose willingto and receive this leads us be may if there the be moving na information to make some ever gence intelliit may remarks on of Observation. power of observing varies much in different On 14 but persons, Observing. practice. greatlyimproved by intelligent be may It should confined be never book to has who one learned has who of wisdom of evidences eye, and endless an literally of source likelyto objects. beauty for mind, is We enjoyment. part be of service to to one it is seen, what on the closed a ; but observe reflect to class of of to therefore, naturallyinquirewhat is most one the for learnt not see, and to to brimful physical world, though The is and Seeing may, culum liberal curri- of a us in and forming Certainly,whatever developingthis important faculty? other tangiblesubjects,such as chemistry and physics, Nature hold rambles does. be both Art art the of or and the as " a eye is often in its twofold science to be pleasurewe man's deep import,as which stone, which a verbal our wish we descriptionalone if but unsatisfactory, knowledge be understood panied accom- distinctly helps observation, and character, as known, and take in any as : to the mind symbolic ornamentation presentedto on 1st, that by what they suggest in an the eye is of such a science art to be whether objects, making, chieflydepends followingconsiderations to A remember. studied practised.The God's leaf,or In case. long. Collateral an a drawing of it,would a be should,, as say, simple a aspects must drawing, rightly is what This with contact beautiful more suppose us tedious remembered 20. and to reason with and Let pick up, we some would in their important place. an immediate into brings us Art with and pursued, for which that do, may a of of some they sent pre- something ; or, form or of 2nd, that colour as Seeing and On to excite ; or, of the beautiful sense our Observing. " this is aesthetic 3rd, the formk presented to us the of sense or or be such may suggest the idea of fitness,either alone with 15 in suous senas to conjunction beauty. FIG. 4. 27. In and we Fig. 4 (the lotus-plant) unpretending ornament, much emotion, significant symbols but of when which by have a conventional itself would recognisedas Egyptian architecture one of becomes not cite ex- the most full of interest. FIG. Fig. 5 in itself is a form pleasing,as 5. which, apart from is also the any piece of association,is scroll-work in On 16 the But Fig. G. charm (conveying the much of it not applied where because with Seeing and Observing. this latter is the work only does of a bracket it does also because but fitness), idea of greatlyenhanced it grace. Pio. 0. It is in thus that real observation how only to see important 28. There only that which essential characteristics consists,and it is that beauty,but is,and whence must seeingthe the it will be mind also to know fore, evident,there- should kind what of tilings be of led not beauty it it arises. is much we look truth in for, and the remark to look consciouslylook for something. that we see we energetically This will be better On understood the by and Seeing 'And the at magnet asked, "What and assemblage this even of of the Now, for. in not the trees " my Amid the experiment, an of advantage special point 'They that be to which qualities of in of the most a one not were rocks in beautiful admitted or their plant they had dinary or- artists look intelligentartisans conversation the and sight people generallydo group in little a artistic fact and seen particularly searching for that a writer the Derbyshire,and had that they even They way.' heard valleys hills,nor the anists bot- " were in of as of information being locality. Thus, about to truths instance, met " the from for those For upon for?" felt the the to hand with between difference sight arises look directed net electro-mag- * illustrated.' not look experimenters attention I Faraday. an laid his I to am room arranged, when, just impressions connected prince his having 29. excited,he was of me,' says in this place peculiar action a crystal.Everything was a the before took Professor reminds acquaintance with my him show to upon arm of beginning wished which occurrence an this 17 which following anecdote, Tyndall gives of Faraday. Tyndall, 'of Observing. what men they whether see their use want to A know. it will rain, and at view to its value. him as strikingly picturesque,but market value. ' A channels as eyes drove Money * value Tyndall, On of ' a field of cattle will as at the looks farmer not corn be with seen objectshaving is all that Sound, p. 120. some sky persons a by their can On 18 dead eyes, but they have : like the they are aesthetic aesthetic no who man still could but with, Observing. them'the With in the world. see and Seeing had facultybehind for he did or them his know not ; read bought spectaclesto read, not is blind sense letters. It is 30. the a the saw same the though " again by The alike. in each the Not 31. to is concerned, learningto education see, for for gradually reveals this new to nature food for the imagination. Many would knew one little about of them, descriptionof a group. and Or, paper, the be as that particular thing When people rather the act not natural a acquiringit of form of form of a ox an or a velops de- thus that we to try seriously draw may one Let write quietlyand horse that horse. if he find this too tedious,let him and they artistic object of sight is talk of to say indignantat being told however, sit down the passed through which, being emotional, supplies pure sense, persons Capel pictures and aesthetically, us to go but precisely, have is the main acquired,and be may far Artistic amateurs. we men different result. quite a that If two same paint, they ought and two no find the blindness. equivalentto draw but faculty, with anything is,so see learningto are been will representation different mind, quitea have that painted again and shall not artists,we ever object. be subjectmay saw persons Bettws-y-Coedor say, " objects may case in any artists same successive two no equallytrue appearance sketching-ground of Curig that it is rainbow, and same ever opticalfact an " they any such a it in know take pencil the one he On knows and well so and Seeing rides Observing. The daily. 19 exercise be may of value to him. that tells us, Hamerton 32. and country life,and livingsummer he till he postponedthe writing of ; and heur the from humiliating familiar labours them by their artistic sense, for and till she such as and but by true value Rosa on and even, ; for and calling in when she first kept studied restlessness We should seek hand, through art and always by the her first present age for but the gorgeous the quieter, some of of seeing and old our of sympathy, power is in It is in us. students cultivate habit of observingaccuratelv a noble the this love for Nature way that in her bling, ram- lish Eng- enjoyingrests thoughts we the and ' observation detail it in every of began enduring, pleasure of and the true it it became doubt no comparison, impatient of anything sensitiveness excites within their in the memory. standards sheep, and a heart ; and sensational. of Bon- farm, and without Bonheur, that us sketch-book chieflyin ing paint- to and not, in the deep, critical, bought haste to make scenery them, have must less wholesome not the on apartment, and The standard. are she it knew view cows mately that, although inti- of little value are of Rosa Parisian a and them.' comparison we in oxen he had " seen study animals her all the names It is recorded to with Observations 33. horses a to largefarm, a article an conviction personallyfriendlywith " on with studies of them to make began winter anything accuratelyabout knew never 'accustomed although would that have and simplicity, her subtle, hidden it a teachings. CHAPTER ON THE 34. much hand, in thumb as long mobile, and One in this an octave. of the Much, fingers so however, depends is held in drawing. and is this which is best certainly " as knuckles in Fig. the up 7 it that with FIG. the Only adapted not a. thumb on the one the the short he can that rule general be held in the near FIG. when writing, thus Sometimes and first the only reach the pencil be given, that to position be point, 7 done ; with or a. (Fig. 7), but pencil, being finger, and case pianoforte can particular work fingers paratively com- latter in which way are and physical adaptation. on 7. as the performers the fingers they in of want should for in others varies organ, the some, practice any skilful most has country whilst almost handling or In stiff ; but and surmount soon prehensile individuals. are it a PENCIL. THE HOLDING different short will IV. rather held supported by 20 tween bethe On long should one, Holding along pass other the by far of work drawing As or be possible,be as when to at excellence instruments A set of cut even with an done with a pass finger in an the under upward hand, held (Fig. 7 b),according ; and worked to the in from all it cases should, as shoulder, especially the easel. in Art- work used, the greatlydepends sharpening of the on the tools tant. pencilsis impor- pencilsnicelypointed is quite a temptation to first two still finer 7c. refinement. delicacyand like the first 21 7 ". FIG. draw the fingers,thus FIG. kind Pencil. it should direction ; sometimes also the in Fig. 7 c, but point,except They like where should the never third one, it is intended be or to On 22 shade wood and cleared in be left prevent a away Eig. 7 side the of then the support the instrument the " should lead as with broadly Pencil. the Holding small uncut it on from file side, one After breaking. may be used, d. FIG. 7 d. as so or one to the fixed is cedar in a box, CHAPTER V. ON BY 35. is not without length mark line a here breadth stroke or LINES. thickness, or made by the meant but of elongated an instrument some idea abstract on plane a or surface. There 36. curved, and beautiful not may in of the things 38. things by two in it is easier as point a defined or in bricks. line is that considered are form, is lines that continued distance fit two curved one is found in nature, utilityis to are It ; but look you pattern or crystals,buildings, in which varied. square defined nearest which curved There object If and lines. reallyno are man, box, a human 39. the A the as any and infinitelyvaried indicated. be find be may lines, straight between " generally in these straight line than the or there made because by line straight Although idea not of all the may will described points. two these creation you direction, one any in room, be A 37. of means forms the round by kinds two only are or in which plain chief the as purpose for as, is direction not in many ; faces straight sur- or irregular, chiefly,but beautiful, the in and the find we stance, in- stantly con- altogether, in leaves, flowers, "c. beauty, however, the beauty of the in crystals,and square arises even partly 23 in from 24 a On of exactness, for if it be not sense give pleasureand 40. Both beautiful when in forms are curved when The vary, and lines. lines. called rectilinear straightline only ; straightand when with made lines curved can be placed only perpendicular,horizontal,and perpendicular may therefore them and 10. ; and they are be considered of inclination with either may can and three tions, posiing. slant- positionsnever used incline only in oblique or horizontal slantinglines or degree comparing the (as in Fig. 10). Oblique the with made called curvilinear both most tecture, of archi- kinds some be (as in Fig. 9) they are straightline viz. in as felt to are Fio. of to once 9. forms 42. A at ceases trees. Fio. composed compound lines curved 8. lines it exact square. combination, (as in Fig. 8) they are PIG. a flowers,and When 41. to be straightand vases, and Lines. be as more standard or estimated perpendicularor less, by horizontal On In 43. is copying standard be first of all lines by them. those by The which scarcelybe can in means, 25 or model, therefore, it a with begin to lines should judged other example an evidentlyabsurd Lines. slanting lines drawn, of importance either are the and free-hand slanting ones tal horizon- perpendicular or there as on, of drawing, the constantly testing stronglyinsisted too all : are no attaining accuracy. (See,also,1 105.) 44. and By all solid line at forms perfect in and admitting of of The is described like the cannot up and of a by elongation,and This its combination architecture ' four fixed the as by per a the of the highest development " se, but contrast to admixture straightwith in the human it the two of one the form. ment elein than archetype as buildings. New This of no only the lem Jerusa- ever, figure,how- change in its " cation appliThe curve. in Nature of these unity an the the admitting highest forms combination as square.' " creation, varietyrather forms, such beautiful structure, and beautiful made are to being circle,being be considered as most as future in in not a vegetable is,however, has in and a in result form considered be may constructed highest piece of " It therefore consists square crystalsand economical most completeness. which infinity, The of all animal superficies continue we it will point a archetype variety,and no numbers. of its If suggested. from simplest and lines all elemental be may is the the " two distance equal an circle,which forms, of these means and in Art forms modified with the other. curve is found in VI. CHAPTER ON of 45. OUTLINE any form may be OUTLINE. understood (as Fig. 11). It FIG. lines thus to indicate its general may to be also the mean contour mere a sketch with 11. and leading characteristics, : " FIG. Some FIG. 12. objects may be clearlyindicated by 13. outline 26 alone, On leaves, "c. ; whilst as shade without A 46. for ; others the " flat contour lines Outline. cannot in the but their character same contour pressed exsatisfactorily instance. be greatlymodified on its by 17 Fig. 14, as greatlymodified is FIG. by the different FIG. and FIG. it will often very be thought and labour outline is most the to suggests it would fullyto FIG. requirelong describe. important, mind time (See 17. idea an and much ing 6, order- page box.) a 47. In drawing than more will former "c., whilst It is always aim Head, the first twenty lines will as only add can a wrong The first efforts at been in is to afterwards of the get at the mouth, importance fact which no rect cor- amount primitiveman with we as of right. sketch outline,just as the lesser facts. overrate Art cate indi- ; for nose, eyes, by outline,inasmuch indicated make do can principal facts the latter lines scarcelypossibleto shading will 48. a hundred a give the form The it effective,as things which 16. that seen of many of 14. markings. 15. Thus dicative in- few a face sur- example, Figs. 15, 16, are be sphere,for may markings or 27 find in the children's mind have work. recognises, rather the the than this it is in was for word without of writing and the considered in drawing drawing, their are evidence any in to show that Babylonians, Assyrians, or of the fuller of shade. expressionof We find them invariably in profile; tints whole of colour. civilised impression of form by seems the to have only by outlines time been and same of they design by lines, and not had of forms the as the knowledge any gradation forms, and the to be appear of the means fillingup " ment employ- nations, such outlining their until means the arts get ventional, essentiallycon- does earlier form the are Egyptians, then Thus, world the used produced There nature. to the to " is little doubt All are eye its earliest there same. they as lines no in early development inasmuch there the the Greeks The and of regard drawing writing. processes retina much that sense kind a the on appearance clearlystated fact and or Outline. On 28 almost with Greeks, satisfied flat tints. with flat the the CHAPTER VII. SKETCHING. ON Art first THE 49. is in make, the thing plan most would be he would testing time, saved if young and lines If the in work should the be from of ", and casts, of to the with right and ' some and rubber, and by by (as what first and secure square drawing, of in Fig. 40), the very would be ficiently suf- to be The scrolls in lines is shown by using right of when useful (as straight This plan in.' drawing flat. near commence leading of then part. This right angles, 'blocking as nature is very the to of use be from left. in is known (Fig. 18). is best would fixing accurately, the or available every as the all his house persuaded be a ground- patience, constant a blocking in,' well he So, only of house, the out plumb-line walls. rately accu- drawing. a done "c. a, as in a ; otherwise the would copied in Ordinarily it drawing, and leaves used lines, angles, to be or the build plot building, with place to in principal parts to to plotting out, be only be accurately them time about when points imaginary, Fig. 5) would persons and can or do error, careful real were with proceeding This man And wrong. much chief a students young the determine carefully and corners, before which which sufficient taking Suppose first the not points drawing. mistake great line or exact the object, and centre of middle then a of the to work picture 29 is 30 On Sketching. a, Fia. 18. FIG. 19. \a, a. On readilyfound by drawing diagonal of the paper, corner Fig. drawing, then the principal horizontal and the chief until is lines are from to corner lines woodcut should in accuratelylaid important no in the as objects sketched the work 31 19. that there happen of the the centre near in as If it should 50. Sketching. (Fig.20), first be drawn, them. upon in should lines Never details the be added. Fig. be affords 21 of which perpendicular lines, by various which forms it would impossible to reproduce accuratelywithout almost aid of example an curved inclined and lines, both of judge to of the figure the and drapery. In 51. much use as and never of judge as cleanly and cold in of the defined figuresin as straightline When keenly rustic lines of the value 52. that this work figures,"c., be ; but have in when to of arches, "c. (Fig. 24), may of degrees of curvature. in a the to Fig. 22, tion juxtaposiaccurately the has should various a clear be curves, perspective objects as tree-stems, lines may lines (as at such as readilydrawn straightlines,by and drawn sketched, then, instead be be only by used such dotted never at sketched lines as once, always better fully and can single line, several approximate framework is one. contour, the Fig. 23, a), but a we subject to firmly at It is b. at curved a Objects composed up figure,it human possiblestraightlines,as dotted a the drawing which be used of a (as 5). Gothic by windows, first setting to determine the On Sketching. 33 FIG. 21. Showing curved ones. 3 the value of contrasting straight lines with On 34 Sketching. V ^.-X ( Fio. Faces with should dotted ones, be drawn as at b. with 22. straightlines,as at a; never On Sketching. 35 FIG. 23. when Tree-stems,especially several lines,as at a, but never rough, may with be sketched dotted ones, as with at b. On 36 The 53. be used, and in follows inevitably several are them, idea some other in some cases single and a in rests nature is obtained lines, is,that rigidline the on ; the of the singleline a several cases lines,the eye it does as why reason Sketching. form texture surface and the where ; but is should there included understood, character eye by and of the surface. -J FIG. 54. Any obtainingan bo obtrude 55. to accurate shading any should mechanical reduced Although the form that may should be added, and to such itself in the sketching from from is aids 24. the these flat remarks as been not outline or to Nature. in fore be- itself interfere or the work. have reference copies,they apply also round, and from used cleanlyremoved sketch faintncss completingof have principally to drawing CHAPTER ON 56. the the ' shade the makes the the is drawing of modelling only, but and in for our a of made. It surface may we of knowledge for as, forehead wrinkles or they the in creases be may the of of without the face a revealed of by the a light that this by lines and and from face, of paper shade that of or of conscious piece ; means thing the ' shade same one from on which on the on become or light are takes indicated ' nose We eyes. which true strongly be and projection nevertheless is ; surface Might surface the projection instance, over the as contour is to shade,' largely dependent are ' and and flatness by shade roundness 'light considered be confined light and * fully expressed never nature another, the of appearance should surface ; and outcome Art object superficial, an it solid natural away as leaves SHADE. in what contour outline ' the modelling is to outline AND LIGHT SHADE AND of means for " LIGHT ( VIII. tbe only is on them. 57. it Before be may light and 58. makes treating desirable its action Light is to on of are shade few facts state bodies defined objects perceptible of which light and as to a in various an the as with separately invisible. Art, reference to circumstances. imponderable sense to applied of agent which the sight, but Thus, although 37 ticles parwe On 38 things by see If it is of and the of these to the us Whether its and the eyes, and there be if number a or itself, which the power of the or ray, a of rays of in other words, of number we will which rays it reflects into the eye. and absorbingmany reveal eye then can dark by it, all directions. portions entering the in light, no broken instantly object is very light or nature, and lightitself. the see partlyreflected reflected object,or, the cannot object,they are partlyabsorbed Some Shade. light,we invisible ; but course light,fall upon be of means objectbe placed before an and Light it. see depend upon it absorbs into objectshave Some few reflecting will as rays, shortlyseen. 59. It must and be remembered, highest light,which painting,our white or white paint, is as light, in paper cloud this is with of either one reason the tender from Nature, her the blue sky,or in Art why paper (less light)than by holding a piece of seen juxtapositionwith ; and range be may drawing is white darker much very in however, that a even cannot we gradations or whitest the pete com- scope her highest light to grey or deepest dark. When GO. that plane when the into shade absence ; and of the object is part than one part equal number an that are any from plane of rays are of so placed as object is so placed an thrown eye, it will appear from each part of equallylight;but to reflect fewer rays from another, there is gradationof lightinto although light,yet,as degreesof shade. or shade there may are be generallydefined degreesof light,so as there On This Light and Shade. will be better understood by reference Let a, b, c, d, e, represent equal spaces Illumined on b than a than a appear or very as latter c dark, and d or that plane,b to planes on as receives e, receivingnone, scarcelyany any ject. ob- rays fall more c, will be d Fig. 25. less light rays it will will be invisible black. but An it will the only appear The the from eye vertical direct rays as The and number line,o p. rays from it may the to so of intensity quantityof these actuallyvery light or be objectmay retina. no *, it is evident b c, this on Further, b. 61. to from 39 various *, it happen can to rays could planes It will be seen throw receive illuminating of objectsmay dark, spectator in proportion the that rays very received be on the reflected into is indicated that as into the from be c eye on d receives only such surrounding further the jects. ob- illustrated On 40 by the diagram representrays those the c, apparent that as rays, it will A B direction the be so lines,a the plane,c, as light; B is a, cepts inter- placed whilst A, line of rays, must of the a planes intercepting lightest ; but be rays, it cannot the obliquelyto and light,and It will be rays. all the in (Fig.26), where below of SJiade. LigJit and being be necessarily quitedark. FIG. 62. But there is another When objectsare focus alone, as the and from the but sun, 26. fact which must illumined from not from here one be served. ob- point or also, surrounding objects, mination of atmosphere, that secondaryilluparticles is called and reflection, thus much visible shade is,in fact,but reflected light. The are atmosphere is said to be seldom composed matter, by which the of pure ; even our bluest skies of small particles infinitesimally rays of pure white lightare broken. On formed Clouds of and Light of particles -Shade. 41 break vapour and scatter the rays in all directions. In 63. ; for same of evenness light,and of " both and lightor depth, transparency,and the idea of dark, have of colour. a Art in the darkness, as tone which repose, and one defined be unbroken Moreover, they both, however of are they generallyconvey equal an shadow and instance,they may absence or respectsshade some degree should alwaysbe expressed. As of matter a arisingin part is we natural, and All 64. portion of surface have inseparabledarkness. termed natural when by the object it you moved the light and is will from less away the is But is caused on see the hoop removing There subject which some other accidental instance,in Fig. of the jar would 65. called For shadow. shadow darkness or more some tween object intervening be- an the 27 light have an This shade. this is accidental. turned therefore to divide and shade, into shade, which as objects receivingthe opaque light, and speak of now shadow, which their practiceof Art, the its nature, it is desirable from darkness,which in convenience jnIG" 37" accidental on the the jar. This hoop, whilst term used would the of shade course natural be to remain. is another is very important, in connexion with this for which all and but would shadows and shades The to it is : tion, Reflec- to above. back simply lightthrown to another. objecton one black absolutely is meant By Reflection,then, from be alreadyreferred has been which Shade. and Light On 42 varies Reflection of strength in circumstances, but greatly,according degree it some is almost always present. White dark but and and light. all sides the illumination As off in rays, the most, whilst cloth, "c., throw back floatingin matter off rays, and throw these by from away illuminated iu all surfaces positionand important in direct as proximity thrown are whether directions, of This is sight of by a objects to the important truth, young is better affected tions reflec- by these lighter. very explanation may or Art. and, consequently,all shades reflections will be rays direct the greater the lightis the strongerthe Generally, are, the visible. lightfrom other is very the parts of objects turned straightlines reflected each of rays and rendered are black as of particles Even receive atmosphere reflect surfaces such ones, opaque little from polished students that be of not retained student may out than a and few is words place, and that which gain experiencein often so as is lost of further no edge knowl- tal, experimen- the following manner. 66. Get several piecesof eight inches long,and half through, so that as white many they cardboard, say inches will fold wide, and and stand six cut or them upright On like (something stand on Figs.28 white any Light a dark a comparison first case lightfrom Let surface, of the the the a as placed it will in the shaded thrown like if ner man- Now make that in the side is much of the many so and paper, be found part,because are of them one table-cover. partof paper let be dark a 43 sheet of white another lower upper white Shade. 29), and two, and (Fig.28) the lighterthan and surface,as possiblein sunlight. on and back of rays reflected or R FIG. against it ; 28. whilst FIG. in the takes perceptiblechange instead of case (Fig. 29) place, because shade side of the it. reflectingthe light,absorbs the " other 29.- objectswould little or dark Except no cloth, for be inevitably flection, re- black in fact,invisible. 67. If the will student now coloured surfaces, he will learn of laws. these Let Y make more the experiment fullythe universality (Fig. 28) represent the coloured, say Yellow, and with E, the surface on which cardboard it stands, Red, and coloured is of now back in Fig. 29, surface of B to the because the shaded is thrown of the Bed some side,Y, reflected into the Yellow. or If,as the Orange hue, an part of that the lower It will be observed placed in sunlight. let it be before as Shade. and Light On 44 which on hue Purple a and colours Red, then it stands of will appear the is coloured cardboard the : of nature and the so the Blue, and lower on, part according material used, ad * infinitum. It has been G8. their power an of reflection. of them object,some remainder thrown rays more or The of of laws pigments,and themselves. rays thrown however, f every At we a not For The is these see in all bodies almost dence, degrees of inci- difference between the flected re- to us deep, will certain the the est high- deepest opacity(say,pitch reflection of colour,here referred to, apply only to light,where some singularphenomena present to pure instance,Helmholtz other has shown that Yellow and Blue produce White light. In painting, substances to produce Green. incidence reflects only 18 rays out of water perpendicular mix 1000. Blue When At an Yellow incidence rays light almost every 1000." and the rays at 00" it reflects 05 the object,and enable very upon degreemerely. togetherinto each increased. where black. transparency and tar)is one * the that light in rays of appear known retina greatlyin light fall directions.! It water, when even completelyabsorb and the by of vary absorptionof light takes place This less,and or rays absorbed in all on substances When are reflected are objects. that observed strike the water of 40", for ; at grazes Vide Tyndall on 80 333 , the obliquely,the reflection is reflects 22 rays ; example, rays water ; while at an angle of 89^, surface, it reflects 721 rays Light,2nd cd. p. 17. out of On 46 It will are be Shade. and if in Nature evident, then, that invariable in Light and present,we ever our efforts in We have laws for only hope can proportion as these them in cess suc- we express an object is interposed our work. G9. said that when Ex.2. ,"" -"""V III K ""?.*'""' 'jtfx, I -H" "v between caused does not the is called bo another accidental usually reveal castingit may light and as seen so the shape in Fig. 30, object,the shadow much of the where *", darkness (seeIf 64). the shape surfaceon the 'M""-'' 4. V*f"t I'jff^. Shadow) of the which so object if falls,as straightstick casts an Light and according to On irregularshadow, Shade. the which cast of at reveals once the portions of some of a cast Fig. 31 a shows in shade and flat retiringspace simple FIG. it passes, well it is darkest as Evidence knife but of this may casting the as at the in a seen be the surface well defined at in the to the tively compara- into over the wooden the away the darkest in a J. which shadow at edges, as object casting it. from where the accessories,as falls,the edge of the shadow Fig. 33, is made when stands shadow the Sometimes, however, shadow shadow be is 32. immediately next (Fig. 32). which usually of both object casting it. may reveal surface. retirement or how few a a Usually the #, of 1, depth manner shadow, shadow cast a the us is close to the addition by onlv does Not a Ex. mouldings. shadow part to the framework in until, as in appearance, same of shape Also, in the doorways (Fig.31), the the 47 a a platter and the object surface is on darkest, is darkest at the bottom. 70. Shadows in are sunlightand ordinarilydarker under a clear than sky, and shades, especially for this reason : LigJit and On 48 Light " through pure passes of dust, particles,as of or Shad * invisibly ; air in water if there bo rays, scatter the falling on some but suspension (cloud vapour), these particles, receivingthe all directions,and j. shadow or in them prevent it black. being absolutely from FIG. 33. however, the lightis 71. When, are clouds not absorbed, the shaded breaking up from the shadow * a This small beam vapour of may hole be in the them and bright,and scatteringthe rays there they have parts of objectswill be dull,and undefined. thus readilyshown shutter, so as to Now lightwill be invisible. from a kettle, to rise,and the visible. not : " In let in totallydark, lightfrom the sun. a cause a beam of room little bore The dust, or smoke, or come light will instantlybe- flective or 72. The attention not are and apparent, so light models or unrc- are the from. should important property of very 49 objectsis dark, that white reason to work best for students Shade. rays, these laws of absorbent it is for this and of the the local colour When and Light On be now shade its " drawn another to gradation on round FIG. 34. objects. should fact on have shade flat surfaces. be a seen already said and perfectlyeven appliesto can on be "We is on roll of white only. a free cylinder,such If you from simplest form paper, have in all where a as the on which on the cases round as gradation pillar(Fig.34), or gradation is sphere,such shade spottiness. This all circumstances, under The that as an in one rection di- india-rubber On 50 ball,you will that the shade sec regularly ; whilst but gradationis much the should fine work is an on is it is example " is which of for which in the the may be seen edge a of the shadow that it is somewhat turned towards to on assumes it the as of use might fiat side a and an cast often the dent, It is evifrom the ground from the shadow from If the the infer that we if the but be of a the that conclude by the When of the shadow in the bat's-wing a be placed so as the table ; it will on a light objectnarrower any paper shape object,the of of the flame pieceof mining illu- candle. means Let an shadow illustrate this for himself softened. the the the on flat paraffineflame. the width to cast The be taken lightfalls the cone, a followingexperimental manner, than work. shadow. the casts object,we as " student in proportion; in proportion a the of some shading on light comes, Fig. 34 of shape it leaves flame, or by The ever, how- tender, for all account any the shadow is wide body 74. The but delicacyof right-hand side. the object assumes in graduated shade, property object which the divergesas face, a noted, namely, that they tell briefly be from the on the on more side,because pillaris is small not instance,that left-hand of only even, than one may the direction location of parts it is better to sacrifice must directions, quitetoo imperfect. There shadows the on actuallyinimitable. pedestalin Fig. 34 73. working and delicate, egg or all complex. it not keep to graduates in egg, more of appearance roundness shade be an in the great aim The us on Shade. and Light cone, edge of is and that the flame sharp and its is clear, On form In 75. the shadow preciselythe in flame,the shadow and but to appear to object that ground. In the two 36) there will Fig. 37, surface but casts the as are thus it,and following the two pairs of feet are 36. which shadows lines in no they cast Nature, it is often expressingshade always intended they are in be observed different. in them use by lines,however, should the given it will FIG. Although necessary of 51 35. same, made the the on (Figs.35 FIG. they are touches that it is illustrations These the of the illustrations most indicates 76. than Shade. divergentcone. a that wider object be if the and and Light Fig. 38 ; or even be used to in drawing. in the express : tion direc- never as better,Fig. 39. SUMMAEY. 77. This that it may 78. we of it for 79. see on be desirable Light to our light and is objects. an and shade, and knowledge Light and give a roundness, Solidity, outcome on chapter of Shade summary is of it. are projection, we are important so the natural greatlydependent projection. imponderable,invisible agent by which On 52 Light is in itself impinges on anything. 80. it but invisible, FIG. Fio. 81. are We see objectsby reflected from Shade. LigTit and, them means becomes visible as 37. 39. of the rays of into the eye. lightwhich On 82. absorb owing from 84. Shade the in they of rays thrown 53 proportion they reflect dark into the eye. their shaded on them upon they as light or appear quite black objectsappear light being objectsor dark rays, and the number Few to few or many Shade. and light or Objects are according to 83. Light from side, surrounding atmosphere. be defined may as light in various into natural shade of absence degrees. 85. and convenience accidental 86. its For divide shade we shadow. Eeflection is back lightthrown on to an objectfrom surroundings. 87. The appertainingto ordinarywhite lightapply laws also to its component 88. with 89. " results Experimental pigment colours and with differ very difference The blue, red, yellow, "c. parts the densest prismatic and much. the between colours opacityis highest known said to be parency trans- of one degree only. 90. fall Shadows than more 91. the Shadows edges, and 92. usuallyreveal shapeswhich are darkest Graduated shade simplest form the gradation is in should 94. In Shadows which be direction at rather indicate than the they at their objectscastingthem. the idea of roundness, and seen in the where cylinder, only. tenderness shading objects, be aimed on cast them. conveys of it may one surfaces ordinarilyclearlydefined close to the the 93. the and of delicacy work darkness. direction from which the On 64 falls light on an light, whether the object and ; great Shade. and Liglit not small, in or the unfrequently comparison size with of the object. 95. Shadows often by showing casting them, they removed are 9G. When clear, the 97. as from the We applied must idea of have to be that on an much sunlight hitherto objects. locate extent some touch they the objects surface, a that or it. light light (showing shades to Its brieflytreated object is strong reflection), is bright, or and the the shadows conveyed. spoken of light application to, in another and and shade uses chapter. in only a ture, pic- CHAPTER OK FEW 98. the and is should for education. Art is known, in and structure mischievous to copying instructions The and stupid of the those contained in result is the of idle such A be to two must is language him as without can be more heads, copy and Hubert's, Even Raze. 'to attending practice deception, to its be can of name of understand things the a study knowledge a to such text, is the the such setting trees, alone alphabetical characters, student bearing it science a " other. Few than that But practised. its this are but copying, art good a there that said each make that good provided, are to deny if that thought an landscapes, or Harding's persons tice prac- careful rules. beginner usual the by obtaining its as and not and with apply especially such the be to enable Julien's, as Drawing, elsewhere science a will a been supposed merely copying as have is from be skilfully,but grammar do have art by to landscapes, or we combination learned however heads derived twofold, an it seem only patience enough We and operate such education some moment a COPIES. FLAT than Now be to not has well. advantages its of By of student all copy, it. whether examples, not FEOM departments teaching of of DRAWING entirely misunderstood more Art IX. of with inasmuch the tage. advan- little thoughtless as 55 they On 66 that imagine as 99. used of real It may " ought they be not say and point be used in devise to flat should how they be, and much advantage moral other the the other mass of these may be a course appertainsto Bketch such a is best their of the the a course Let example. effort its it is as neglectcan Art and studies view here. some suited to in of them cise exer- signers intending de- issued student, he beauty. an landscapes,in generallyto to effect than and an originalpurpose. seem the issued affords excellent that will educate truth " has busy publishershave which regarded by adopting carryingout lithographicexamples, with more of which and hand, heads, in flowers,"c., prepared stroke studies,and of Science copying hand, slavish delinquency. this,in fact,was : of series of outline exhaustless " the honest stroke do for example, an the by not be copiesto reallyconscientious Department graceful a of this worthlessness reply,that motive in as towards for eye and that of that Art The 100. in We spiritor remembered only tend endleas ? kind point,but by and important On so, what imitation for intentions very of the but rightly; merely correctly, laborious almost unable are soon gained by copying good examples rightly. We and ever it inquiringminds inquired,then, Ought be able credit- or development. be to Copies. something worthy conscious and, if at all ? may done and intelligent they are way, means a with Flat from disgust,for, although they in better have they whilst ; ends Drawing have been truth. However cannot do wrong his faculties It is in all proposed to CHAPTER SUGGESTIONS IN 101. into use FOR laying it will be X. out COURSE A of course a OF STUDY, exercises for all his faculties perceived that the will be dent, stu- called : " (A.) The to eye hand The (B.) to contour see perceive delicate, to varying shade, a The (c.) point mind and (D.) The hand mind to sketch to to sees. and even, subtly it with produce of appearances them from essential the learn eye the brush, distinguish the to the hand pencil, or pen, " the and truly, and the accurately what trace mind outline or things, nature. characteristics of things. (E.) The judgment of doing done 1. have regard to more (viz. improvement) than the to purpose what is find flat (the drawing). this (A.) Taking outline to resolving proposed itself into Rectangular in course detail, we " figures, such as squares, grams, parallelo- "c. 2. Curvilinear 3. Mixed 4. Natural or symmetrical forms. compound objects that forms. are flat,such as leaves, and copies of objects. 67 flat Suggestions for 68 In 102. this before beginning the objects. All from with it is not course stage of outline entire the Course a of Study. to drawing shading three may be understood exercises be be must completed the or that sketching prosecuted simultaneously advantage. 103. is the Outline may be suggestedor best to practiseit If models. outline from (parallelogram)accurately,he symmetrical and b),only much 104. an a exercise it is from flat or and square proceed may forms, such form oblong an at Fig.40 (a as to once and larger. The order drawings should 1. curvilinear as drawings draw can which by represented,and student a simplest means 'Block of be executed in' the in procedure is as which follows such outline : " general shape, deciding upon the proportions. 2. Draw all the 3. Rub down partsdefinitely. all the lines with and only just visible, are but 105. To first hewing case, rather ' ' block in as the bread true out the form larger than In in till they cately outline,deli- will be student preparing his roughly, and, correct completingit. only 'blocked generalshape, the the sculptorwould a always securing the or then" make pieceof clearly. proceed much This a in the should marble sculptor's ultimatelyrequired,but general proportions,and Fig. 40, ; a, half the wards after- figureis left, in.' method of working reducinga drawing. In is very useful when enlarging enlargingor reducingalways ob- Suggestions for the observe of proportions halves, quarters,or thirds size of such as The 106. and 'blocking form the ; then being in' the almost over as whole has been considerable hand into neatness and get the to with should be part of no an ' in quantities be not done truth " but ; with long of quantity afterwards, 40. subdued any these into (See Fig. 40, #.) upon. invisible,the pencil should a block principalaim the 59 by dividing it straightones FIG. when ' need shorter of Study. copy be determined may lines,but with curved Course a with be bread passed line without easy and and several gradationor expression; final times touching it, so for ready position precisionthe made line. all should be ing draw- There equal in Suggestions for 60 depth and regular in be may others stand When it is an is assist in making (as in Fig. 41). example is copied the flat ples, exam- parts retire some size same to test its accuracy This, however, should paper. copying projecting guides, and varying emphasis as forward good plan a be used given to when boxes, boats, "c., from as should of Study. But appearance. objects,such squares Course a by of means tracing- till the be done never original, the as and copy made. carefully " (B.) The The 107. in shading mind to power to ' perceive,'"c. see and it is in form, and as is as important delicately feel is the first real step towards success. The student equal or flat may first with begin shading,enclosed inch in an by one enclosed with If used, the filled with bars, nearly touching each interspacesfilled evenly If a should short pen or the point of be what is in one lines in another up a lead space may one filled be in shade various pencil be a be first long, soft (never other, and with of This half. may the say, wiry), parallellines or brush a and space ways. piece oblong of, equal hard small a afterwards or the pencil. finely-pointed is to be used, the work technicallycalled 'cross-hatched,'that is, direction direction ; but as are crossed lines with short lines crossingat great angles Suggestions for 62 produce contrast, be acute, Yery of Study. angles formed the and at B, as Course a never at as lines the by should When A. this cross-hatchingis quite dry the lines be may crossed, till all whole made area used, and the pencil is the stump, made On 108. student should be rolled into touched to sufficiently in cut drawing; a like remove the piece of stiff then the bread or thus made stippledup work the knife artists' gum must to the work exercise I if error, w quite is the paper of this and part be used laid fail be may scrapingdown the on removed the required shade. for bread hole should (india rubber), and the part should small a ; even. dark crumb a or, I till spotty, the or offending dark with then at with . I " with chalk.* worked dark gently shape a its parts will require amending be is too be to space this shade In " some should part some the grain on or and point of pencilor find that exercise Suppose be the instrument the whole over of paper, or correctingerrors. may each for is laid of leather completed with the sufficient texture has paper surface, a faint flat shade a light even. perfectly when Sometimes, the filled,and are spaces again light In pen- any dark patches. 109. * This Gradation. latter mode " The has throughout the country by Director,Mr. Poynter, R.A. been the second exercise introduced into in the nowly-appointed and shading Schools of is Art energetic Art Suggestions for first,but similar to the filled in with be change dark at the other chalk cylinderor The again graduated tint,the an on egg. graduating important, and very practised again and till perfect mastery is however, the must on be should but oblong an to the shade of power is delicately for : 63 being by imperceptible degrees,like a end one of Study. difficult more perfectlyeven a lightat from Course a obtained, " student may know stump is used in that he obtained, once has made real progress. the "When best to follows proceed as the lighttint,over proceed to lay in " parts requiring shading, and the as darker when dark, but always lightand though (c.) 110, ' The not to all truly,and early training. again the to be shading light objects, make All tender. good the shades is delicate, work ""c. distinguish,' student volume, he will have at not feeble. mind If the afterwards tenderlyas parts, so plaster casts, "c., china, eggs, is First,lay a perfectlyflat,even, : easilyperceptible. Never, such graduating a surface, it has learnt that remarks that very this is It would ' On the read fault no be the well Introduction few if he Eye' eye, but would and see can persons of the this to now 'On of read Seeing.' (Chaps.-I. and III.) 111. It is evident that no of representation an object Suggestions for 64 on can paper mind from eyes, and the of course, at be cannot Some the students the on will be of 112. feel the of find help a them, and front of glass. it For students two to it the a of much ' Diascope ' ruled squares were contours have who use imagine to the appear, pieceof glasswith a the nises recog- form, any object as though in seeingthings as they difficulty (seeAppendix), or ; This, for Art paper,* on outline treat to pieceof glass placedin objectstraced the views. of two image sketching the flat. perfectly originaldoes is,therefore,better for the student It eye, and one the as objectis presented to down put eye. when first, only blended reallya only one same of the image of Study. points of vision, represented by two is quite the appear for in nature Course a it, on great service. It is in this disadvantage of his childhood ; and should now formal studies, be seized, not in sketch-book,carried drawn much so in jotting down him, and convenientlyat the student will in from objects opportunityof sketching objects every as that having not shape of anything about to be his work stage of hand. in the any paper that the pens hap- cheap pocket common, pocket ready and set frequently very on A making for use, will be convenient 113. As to regular course of of found it is best objectdrawing, making perspectiverules will be the systematicwork, as under artists do ; the head an to go such of 'Artistic This is seen in the a application explanation of which in Perspective' present work. * through Stereoscope. Suggestions for We may, Course a 65 however, here state, for the benefit of beginners, few facts in connexion a of Study. with the appearances of some simple elementary forms. If a front of the face and square it be will be laid edge one of actual shape of the foreshortened raised be If it from little a the table, FIG. FIG. 43. keeping horizontal,the figurewill a in the to parallel paper (Fig. 43). at held table, still keeping spectator,it will appear as be if but (Fig.42) ; the the cardboard or paper parallelto it,the seen on of sheet square (Fig.44), until it 42. quite and narrower appear it is raised to the narrower, level of the eye, *c* I" 8' FIG. 44. when the higher,it assumes lines of each all appear is lost square the square line,c, exactlyoppositethe eye parallel perspective. 5 at d. continued towards at line, as a shape seen be to converge in a or If the Eaising it retiringside 'produced,'they will point in of the J. the centre of the spectator. This is Suggestions for 66 If 114. we side of the each shall find we place now first one, similar a receding lines all the a the the course, in any If the the table, and be which would in e and towards where the point parallelperspectiveis usually marked apply /, to the v. Of P. if placed circle, direction hand or to sides will not shown at g in the P. v. two vertical left, the Fig.44 placed with ; the be be We line. moved plane little to a becomes of right retiringlines convergingtowards similar the the again visible,as eye. FIG. a its If, keeping it in the 45. have views edge one it will have and visible, (vanishingpoint)oppositethe Fio. 11C. a exactly,it the be exactly opposite the spectator, and represented by same the at to converge cardboard square plane vertical,the to on of the squares. 115. on remark shown result,as appear cardboard stillparallelto the spectator, vanishing point, and same of Study. piece of square and oppositethe spectator's eye, called Course a round result table of 46. foreshorteningin (Figs. 45 and 46), Suggestions for in and the four Course a of Study. of the cardboard be retiringplanes 67 transparent cube (Fig.47). FIG. Now 117. with will one be let the square towards corner as in seen 47. the Fig. the the on the spectator: As 48. laid table, appearance cardboard is raised . _ nearly to more the level it will appear almost and U L. square the (as A, Fig. 49). narrower it is is lost in the (horizontalline). its shape will little, assumes exactly level line, c, If the card appear as at H.I. - zontal), (stillkeeping it hori- eye level of the eye, it finally,when whole H. to the of - and a D. shape with forms is raised Raising as the eye, part above It will be at of it B ; the the the eye observed, Suggestions for 08 that in this view lines which all those This point. same retiringlines the of the square right and directions,to the different parallelto are of the view of Study. Course a to the go in two left,but each other recede is called square that to the angular or obliqueperspective. In this instance 118. distance same level. from Further, they will distance same on on each side from the other,we the side be tended, ex- (H. L.),at cardboard square result a same the the square. is further shall have the on the at are each on the level of the eye meet corner corners therefore retiringlines if the that outside one outside two spectator,and the Suppose,now, that the from the follows as be placed so spectator than (Fig.50): " B A FIG. The shorter c, will be corner, than angle,A, A and the tinned,terminate than A cardboard, few or will positions, into the A B 'H. and c from prepare a the line,A c; over the B D, when con-' to the figure and nearer nearest D. square of cubical c L.' much exercises the B, and is not angle,D, the careful drawing higher than recedinglines,A on do the lines 119. The B. 50. of student drawn from wire, placed for the square in various enteringmore such objects, as fully boxes, chairs, Suggestions for houses, "c., by rule, as Course a shown of Study. the in 69 chapter on ' Artistic Perspective.' In 120. careful his model, different each card of needle on of up is a object again and changing the * which on In do. again without point of strong piece knittingor into a card the to ' stand - a a which hole, through look is the at of danger view.' FIG. 121. that the One of the the he though Diascope, or most as Fig. 53, 122. in Such the the which In is a lower It is retiring planes. culties, diffi- these overcome referred glassbefore the The to. making retiringplanes in of instead Fig. 52, such cylindricalforms, should lines curved a to in too like agreeable. more may their objectsis greatly assisted by using is in frame-work frame-work Fig. 55. be chair-seat drawing of him ruled mistake basins,"c., keep may piece of a common wide, enable from drawing width apparent Only experience will in with 61. difficulties principal beginner meets determining be view. a pincushion, will wood, eye simply down: .or into * an stand, a slides stuck block a wire use which (like Fig. 51), should ing view- of point new beginners student it will appear of course, as, from Sometimes upright positionwhen to alter his not objects the from drawing be good plan in drawn always be as made, mugs, relation to the upper as for the in Fig. 54, student as so or to lines. as to consider in the 70 Suggestions for FIG. 52. Fia. 54. a Course of Study. FIG. 53. FIG. 55. Suggestions for object as transparent, and in error the it draw line,a b, and the nearest at each 123. The habit picture plane, it viewing in end sharp a the between only with where Fig. longer are the nates termi- curve plane of glass for the often the object,and greatly assist inclination the or in curve line. a 124. basis The for square, drawing cube, and the other most and attempting irregularand intricate student this has gone will be fitted to of Art, proceed to 'Tlie mind 125. Another of so those they are most the form cylinder, and well should, mastered before "When objects. the the he conscientiously, course study of any specialdepartment landscape,figures,"c. as (D.) habit through the regular forms, carefullystudied therefore, be with lines in d. spectator and ascertaining accuratelyeither of a eye, will one is shown the lower c corner, imagining of mon com- 56. FIG. than 71 The accordingly. vertical outside two of Study. of this kind forms drawing A, where 56, at Course a to learn,' "c. stage looking at in this natural properties or course will objectsas qualitiesabout clearlydistinguishedfrom be to to be them other gain the impressed by which objectsand 72 Suggestions for Vw. a Course 57. of Study. Suggestions for a Course FIG. 58. of Study. 73 Suggestions for 74 from one some length in This habit has another is but elsewhere been childhood, in what in some who known are of had has not of. few a found be set Some nature. in the ' such several have of a place was Wherever he went ; and curious Ruskin example and 58 by Turner, nearly as are he had a sketches liarities pecu- thing a of or the the intention shown v. p. 187. by Mr. given a in fall Water- They the evidence intelligible un- meaning. author. in every pencil. Vol. full of original as bear ing sketch- almost were of slightpencil-sketch allow, and * the illustrations The possessionof definite may strikingpeculiarities. they were Painters.* possible like a meant which, though grotesque, (a Sunrise) is this from from essential characteristics most of his of and perpetuallyobservingand some in the reproduction would that was of great self for him- serials,where observingthe others, to himself in Modern Figs.57 as he although to A is here system. the drawings of what of Turner's one begun truth. much of power ' do much may from comic our seeing, be Kindergarten stronglycharacteristic in them The 12G. are of of 'objectlessons,'and slightlyexaggerated,and are person ture' Observing Na- advantages,nor exercises,both good examples which a On It should as advantageof watching others draw, by ' explained at for the power term spoken exercises of the student is this way XVI., III. and Chaps. in A simple a Character.' 'On and which In another. of Study. Course a are mode of of the fact stroke of his Suggestions for (E.) The * judgment The 127. in persons, with not been off He has for the few a of two amateur must to things be must be is certain acquirethat which continual be done and that have may Art is that ture na- be able to that as this, would-be the so teacher many years few lessons. a the result,is fact that, however is an ; and sure slow, there although the value whatever, it may mercantile no from our taken in A rightlypursued, it produces a progress the effort of regarded as have to have case a feeling,the pursuit, not satisfaction in the is progress, work stupid for where ; in such is to be learned In all true artistic the reward justto wonderfullygifted,or uncommonly who much, and does is either " brief few lessons,to a drawn never and students. as tellingeffects and quickly.' Now, paint effectively one or for all he wants pencil; small to those teacher a dash his brush. care from teachers as appliesto just to ' 75 impatienceof ignorant mischievous most Art, whether amateur him enable and expecting large results to do with would-be of Study. have,' "c. to unreasonableness exertions,have had Course a mind immortal to striving improve itself, and, therefore,precious. After 128. sketched have going through will find out, the student been brought under strict and of into in Art. success able to sympathy He is thus into any develop his that outward a that course with technical is here his eye and hand his perceptions discipline, truth prepared and beauty to enter with in being Nature confidence of drawing, or application faculties for still higher manifestation as sensitive,and his whole quickened,his feelingsmade brought such of God which we is enjoyments in call Nature. XI. CHAPTER CONTRAST. ON CONTRAST 129. almost as the and latter exciting opposite concealing, terms the " forms many irritating, whilst and in gradation Art revealing, and former and ered consid- be may Contrast facts. and soothing is gradation is agreeable. In order would properly well do If, 130. make to it held verticallyagainst rays from the the be letters on nearly so, the eye, invisible,or of part lamp the the entering contracted, and the letters The 131. in the pieces of tint, only of the readily the time the book The book * the be lower of pupil' feeble too are enter will rays the cause the to on be and lamp, a of seen. book open characters strong, from an same part upper so rays the at whilst be student light to to be der ren- visible. eye pieces tint. strong light the is similarly affected, following diagram two equal the of allowed being eye, portion upper the can page the contrast, experimental inquiry. an the night, at understand to Let of paper, and B paper, with darker than * B a A Let (Fig. 59).* shaded likewise similar and Chuvreul with A. on in but a a A and degree, A perfectly even represent perfectly Now less let even them sent repreand similar two and equal bo placed Colour. 76 On in as the darkness A diagram, will be 2, darker to as 1, darkest of A when follows : This still ; and be them a similar of wash G Obtain also be of number a and lettered,numbered, relation to those clear. of colour lay another a third. c ; On all a fourth a sixth and, lastly, a exercise for and let paper, into widths A, B, c, except now, all wash on B. stripsof on bearing "c., in Fig. 60. 60. On on if made good a cut marked (saySepia); flat wash. Lay lightest; strongly apparent more following experiment, which, remain the of 4, by its juxtaposition u will be contrast FIG. Let order 59. moderately large scale, may student. the all. force in the the that seen 1 will appear A " FIG. 132. 77 it will be 3, darker ; B Contrast. on lay a perfectlyflat G all except except E, A, B, c, D r, G, and H, and lay r, G, H, ; a fifth on I, B and Contrast. On 78 strips in juxtapositionquite neatly these Place of white sheet given. If cardboard, and or paper of The strongest against black black and Fig. 61, where the lighterthan in tinted or as the little a white is of may centre be in seen of b looks 61. dark and looks darker a than surface. Art, however, has in the from Nature a applied to light and when powerfullyfelt of a on Contrast than in space surroundingpaper, if laid it would 134. the in against white, Fia. here order fluted column. a contrast white the viewed rightlydone they will,when distance,have the appearance 133. in a on much wider dark ficance signi- alone, and is and oppositionof colours,of objects, and qualities of things. properties Fully to very many illustrate the contrasts coloured of colour diagrams, and extend would far require beyond the limits of this work. The student however, may, experiments with various ; consult and, if he wishes any of the coloured to pursue assist himself piecesof the followingworks by making paper or board card- subject further,may : " Field's treatise on Contrast. On Cliromotograpliy ; Principles and of the many Grammar Practice works on of Ornament, by of Art, by Decorative FIG. 135. to make The straightline mutually is set more againsta J. D. Owen Jones Harding; or ; one Art. 62. forms of objectsare them 79 contrasted with each strongly felt, as curved one, or a other when square a figure Contrast. Chi 80 round against a will felt be only not especially in the of many the in of value The one. kind this of contrast dancing figures (Fig. 62), but in landscapes the work. (See Composition, Chap. XXIV.) properties of The 136. with contrast thick, round or on or a a rock judge on or Contrast of an on a roof of of often are set in instance, the soft, for as, ; spray in size is unknown size is known page 84. hard, leafage by stoutness Quixote frequently used quantity by and A objects, whose Don tender a fixed. This portrait of Tom estimated the moss bodies a square slates, sturdy stem ; hard, flat wall. 137. the of masses ; in Art other each various of more Sancho is known is used strongly felt. be Thumb by comparison magnitude of means may with to enable that of which in the seen could to us only arches be rectly cor- ordinary figures ; and to make the in like or manner lanky length of CHAPTER XII. ON BY 138. " of it perfectly is opposition or which by ; and they where but be The we term say painting than to separated from 141. In art and stands in shading quite contour or entire relief ' It is limit of less ' the conceal clear ' or where one has nothing,' the background of any equally light to another against set colour, drawing to object is ; and distinctly solid. which proper, no eye objects, many and legitimately belongs in of ble scarcely possi- relation in used relieved sculpture, clear surface. is also is the that space, outline. their another can in but conscious perfectly so violent by varied, and superficial or. strongly sculpture which 'an ' tender the precise colour one it we the relief in things see location follows either think the their throughout 140. it ; and of edges tion separa- necessarilyby contrasting become we of the trace dark the meant is behind the not seldom we longer voluntarily unless and constantly by shapes, to which by making clear, Nature but contrast, that simply against strong light. In 139. from and is 'relief obtained even dark strong term object an drawing their the BELIEF. figure : said well been it is to be is insulated, sculpture in round. 142. Other 6 terms, such as * basso relievo ' ' alto 81 relievo,' and ' relievo/ mezzo from projection rounded though unattached coin a 144. gates Florence, known examples of date, 145. the which One Grecian of * the clear not a the of clearest manifestation. be may ground. backtwo " " kinds of in seen the of bas-relief is sovereign. San of Giovanni Gates,' show of finest relievos Achilles' is of work, shadows a of the in landscape Our of own modern notable ample. ex- excellence addition forms that at beautiful misapplication. indications cast the different is, doubtless, that to erally gen- part entirely introduction a has other no examples the Shield perfection as these Ghiberti critics bas-reliefs arranged their ' the other it. Baptistery probably his exquisiteness and with the the many produced of of commonest of as by behind temples, relief, though is considered Flaxman surface the from bulk, has shilling, or a detached or slight very bulk, but between style a a of surface plane has work any relief, on full figure Greek The penny, The the " the examples various Museum. " of plain finest The relief, from British the Alto to to any relief " considerable to to 143. rounded relief Mezzo flat or background. portions some less with or low " the only is not hand, more Basso background. applied commonly are connected sculpture a Relief. On 82 would are in to so the fully skil- interfere CHAPTER XIII. ON how to make of the idea large By 147. the students MANY 146. which relation The 148. of size is of subject, the of student to lamp it draw if the the on be he his without 149. There wish the will scale bird. size to draw size of be too however, is it will be the nature of disposal to purpose represent equally right be an inches ; but elephant, hand, one or placed best cluster there mistaken for of will or a on too grapes, be in and danger for A the that make at hen's egg first some on we only them egg of the drawn Suppose nature. we fruit, as possible, be are currants. mistaken objects, such some when should, peas, be the eight or on fusion con- great a the on wishes house, a a other. they actually a might as little are, that such six being flowers, "c., which same to one to ultimate the it will " how the on him is at he consider must overwhelming time suppose by proportion : chiefly and power, us large, tree, then paper, his before table also drawing the on size, from any object as and another. to or knowing not proportion. depending partly Let drawing. the the well as of bears sketch a optional, though and sketch, a that thing of by merely magnitude extent the or with meant one size themselves puzzle drawing a size SIZE. sight they a small smaller On 84 Objects in 150. large or small by a the Size. drawing of known and size. The of an archway, of appear objects 63. FIG. mind to other some 04. sets instantly judges the indefinite by sketch made be juxtapositionof FIG. PIG. may up the definite. which we have G5. a In comparison, Fig. 63 no means is a of On knowing, feet it is at but it is once 64 the arch, by comparison with the feet is whose size would of without nine 151. inches mountains their is must be mass of similar " till of some thousand It In can we size of by a like many ' Fig. the 65 be to something Fig. a 65 of height of objects near, ladder a the ladder arch, always are of is ourselves objects " mind on that the It them with reasoning their with the mountains of magnitude has reach masses the time, the grand a scarcely perceived, except reasoning. these first inferential of chalets the the deeply impressed process manner been stated a elsewhere of elevation aii by twenty earth. evident, then, that make the not are on cumuli feet from is it, that nature In same. rounds ' tiny-looking large. process the visiting, for on it dawns distant also the Switzerland, the surroundings in given, apart. magnitude, comparing is figure, is judged sketch to determine to persons of ; whilst from always figure, for Many five, ten, arch same sketching variable, be which the about when sufficient be be high. important sizes may it may " figure passing through high twenty that size feet It moon. about the Fig. the by seen, 85 six about " In high. probably same the approximately, even fifteen or Size. only by accurately the a process of acquainted reasoning with clock-face, tree, mountain, the or CHAPTER XIV. / 05 THE 152. which of application There of object an and other function in this be such a the be A be parts or to the relation is the it things done weight, run a In race. feelings, but to or the of the in a horse a the case In relations something a to support to appeal intellectual seen proportion of draw is alone. column to any ornament. varied view each of this term the to in as this of of to parts faculty which other ; of illustration applied each to or is parts independent aesthetic in various consciousness a kinds the varied. the quite but ; and mind many the wide relation An sense when the and to another to is 'proportion' term between in in and appeal an superincumbent to is both performed. accomplished athlete Art whole, second used bears from solely the thing produce to to it is 153. of be kaleidoscope, case may in as to the term arising beauty, one the may of meaning simple relation the PROPOBTIOH. load, an or is made faculties a and not the judgment. 154. An object as cases the the in the sides proportions proportions of have may are which and fixed of angles variable, differ unalterable and as much, a in square. the the human male portions, proIn some figure, from the On female, and various Discobolus, In such and to mind of sense comparison mind other, the Athlete. parts produce with of of of on a the length the idea of Doric the a building should to each parts and pure mind idea the unbiassed is and containing more column, other rest. column the column, of the as * and solidity, durability, Doric, suggests to the the each agreeableness,satisfaction,and Corinthian The from adjustment to as diameter The 155. and 87 from various the relation a forms the wrestler or the whole, a the male Architecture bear Proportion. large in to conveys deep repose. diameters than of eleganceand repose. A the horse such parts bear speak to confusion of of horse a to be relation a its purpose, to adapted said be may being sides in of other speed that or symmetry of when it is well But power. good symmetry term parts or good proportion to each whether ideas, for the corresponding in indicates refers to a the a thing. (See Symmetry, Chap. XV.) The 156. in Fig. 66 are proportionsof exactlythe therefore, though they in size,they '/I... are Proportion almost * heads this the in same Art equivalent to A are B and, same, different in shape. seems ' and harmony to ' FIG. , 66. be in Music. It will gener- is said to be seven proportion in length of the Discobolus Athlete might be eight. There is an interesting chapter on ; an of Pictorial Art, by the Eev. St. John subject in the Handbook The Tyrwhitt. certain definite proportions member is which the eye they be the proportions of the most that said, double than 3 the 3 7, to to the than the and is contrast' various works, Beauty, gives beautiful a few a given of form,' and ' curved we not especially like " the exceed aesthetic the of faculties sensation bells to of " the of power of what his the are so eye appreciate, the beautiful. the great to the 3 a ful beauti- to 6 than 'consists the straight, balance Hay, which to be may that and of his in of Symmetrical may so calculate, and less though that 1, it is 'proper figures by changes be says, Principles changes Thus, to 1 as also, this and of the lines number contrast number great a Jones have we proportion so Owen told: in 8 ; to 5 but ; are The as unit. better, will of 5. proportions, different ratio balance alike, all most beautiful most simple pleasing. to 3 ticular par- are " provided, some 8, though to subtle more proper inclined, and 4 or 4 least unit be will being square and 'Harmony 157. in a on each and simple some of multiples palpable square, of readily detect, least can arranged are whole the where proportions Those satisfactory. parts " multiple a whose forms those that found be ally in Proportion. On 88 mind with made be subtle but secure not then rung as on far of to the reposes CHAPTEE XV. ON THE 158. be allowed two term sides individual similar is arrangement in as similarity of and walls quite in and the A of from it the would furniture, of laterally internal the ance, appear- this This beauty. flowers amongst law it though as houses, both our find we every external of constantly decoration two seem is found almost As principle distinction of cluster. the of each other, whilst correspond, member on of of the on symmetry of of contours other therefore, by a is group side in similar the is itself member The correspond sides the of two form, outer on each arm do not sides of legs and by a without the a tours con- with other similar symmetry. because symmetrical, not or each is balanced itself metry sym- group compound a body part of the the it is balanced the the of symmetry " the between extremities. and contours the nor Whatever arm, side made example limbs, the feet. the for man, trunk, be must parts, and Take on The composed appearance. "c., the of necessity*. a 159. group be designed a should correspondence that different often in the Nature, of its outward parts ; and trees law a shall as misapplied) thing. a animals, intended was of thing parts in (so often significance,viz. be to seems ' symmetry its true opposite It ' SYMMETRY. side ; but 89 On 90 the head, which repetitionof the illustrate this of has halves. So any objects, also in the repetition. In a contain so relation some this law of mind does much as the of a (Fig. 67) not require different exact an recognitionof triptych,for instance,the to each will clusters or groups the law outer two that subjects,provided they 67. other, and do not repetition. It would, however, to have wrong ovals the clearly. FIG. bear two arrangement the " is perfect in plurality, The principlemore 1GO. panels may this not two repetitionof forms, of Symmetry. figuresubjectin one panel interfere with be and manifestly a landscape in the other. 161. In geometric the lines repetition ; then different,but bear some intended spandrils forming the must relation to decorate. the of Gothic a doorway, spandrilwill give the idea of the spandrilsmay subjects filling be the to each in treatment, and other, or to the edifice same the be shoul'd they are On It will 162. Nature from as in principles intended beautiful of correspondence balance, law bound are of all true We natural side one all to symmetry, as for objects recognize, in which there is found the reciprocal Fine Art, properly adornment simply, degree, lie at to and and of of or some seems guidance, our works, whether our obtain must we another to called, of architecture, so we in so 91 evident, then, that be the most Symmetry. this beautiful foundation the of ornamentation. ordinarilyapply cannot this term horse, for instance),as indicative of not form, for if it were of to animal an (to a special excellence some it would symmetrical be simply monstrous. In a Landscape, as 163. of, which light and feeling other. limited when mearis such shade, or that one side the sense the a of of term 'balance' of may a be picture disposition of parts, colour, the as shall picture applied spoken whether prevent is heavier is to us than of from the XVI. CHAPTER OH IF 1C4. at look we fissured a rock, very descriptive Art, it * see For object is instance, Figs. C8 and illustration Used FIG. any remembered, if we 69, in other on or consider which of its the at mind, of first bits and sight of are age, which representation two to 69. qualities the this relation peculiarities, whether those or field, or ploughed a good a character.' strongly impress themselves the in 68. roughness, newness, shall we ART-WORK. IN furrows the at word all means FIG. CHARACTER SECURING by most which recognised. twig given not very 93 in dis- On Character Securing shall similar,we discover soon in Art-work. that whilst life and promise, the other, wanting indicate life the buds " In 165. making it is Nature, as we not may the intentions Thus, When produce is is required part no to attempt about other words, endeavour of can be directed than to arrangement only as oak 166. or knowledge some a have to ask of a to enable tree,but as the of ? the stem us shape some " sympathy in we as rotundity, from one at and kind particular it will be of the of the way fullyto get ourselves These leaves ; but and we efforts should tree, our the that minds our feelingor twigs, and the on strike off from necessary of defined. when but rest ; we such case imitation of their not with for of hand characteristics its word expression of leafmess and the that will be example, than pressure the tree, a are down evident the branches the work shading, ^considerable equal than In the an another strongly impresses most what to a perfectlystraightline,or a such keep darker put but perfectly even to command. we more it to on representation our clearly explained represent,say, what is to make be may Art in more piece a which strokes of the the copy from write beginning,to in or copy of those. strokes. endeavour we care much Expression Feeling, and a leading peculiarities by so which markings from or characterised,that distinguished of it as drawing, whether a the those is full of one actuallydead. good plan, before a separate paper is is " the 93 leaves, in which another, depict it, of tree, such ash. In like manner, if the subjectbe a mossy rock, we 94 On should strive and moss, to the and solidity, If and hardness roof those express these, however it must be considered of be the the hamper of and drawing useless camera do can select and the light In as on rock. object,the essential ; and carefully the object a of qualities failing be may to copied, failure. objectsand shade is most their at clearlyseen edges, but chiefly 70. separate " as may be seen in the as sible impos- (Fig. 70). 108. which the thickness rotundity, the or thickness, weight, age, "c. light parts the and angularity FIG. where softness Speaking generally,character 167. Art-work. in of granularness of the will be on ideas express thatched a Character Securing a to scene may feelings. for those be Nature all put that express from us down : it would that it is the essential and identified by the is be before us " business of striking truths mind and Art the to by impressed CHAPTER XVII. ON VOLUMES 169. have than is quote, the faculty from those moral in nature receives who its we do better Perfect taste * " attractive are perfection. pleasure from these pleasure from any to He taste has sources our who wants sources other puted dis- possible pleasure greatest and purity cannot words, which sources much ceives re- he ; false or taste.' If object, an of independently it, our our the receiving for his this on and says,* possible, as material little bad far as written been Ruskin Mr. word. TASTE. The 170. of action right is not distinct and without good or 'taste' term 'judgment,' of or is a intuitive our taste or colour be choice or ; if pure right, it do we If taste.' * is right, mire ad- we admire not it, is bad. taste that form, a which the intellect. wrong, and 'taste.' from in its at of definite perfection Modern so of so the to intellect one that it thing ; but to Vol. this tive instincanother to is proper do.' Painters, be totally are is the object material definite a a conclusion called, which except reason, * a whether reason with confounded be expressing term a exertions preferring obvious not may taste, properly instant any is We arrive 'All must I. 95 manity hu- On 96 intuitive This 171. unlimited educated amidst beautiful in man of only the this by the be therefore, to make laws right or (Figs. 71 sight prefer the proceed to both on its suitableness. beautiful by, say, a the curves, would of the feelingsand some if so, the of it ascertained intellect,under a him life. But well as ought, we those the prinbe to two might slight is the If a we definite ful, beauti- more its contour first at is bad. arrive at soon varietyof not the into determined taste little alteration be child 73. that the second or and an about effort,as persons shall we of the in judgment. 72), first : Whether and be possiblethat and account true direct FIG. is decision the objects of objectsmay analyse them, unalterable A acquainted with 71. It life. thingsof beauty ; which by wrong. sketches beautiful ourselves FIG. and of to of continuallyhas developed by the subtle influence or who not affected likelyto develop more one and common of surroundings taste than good be may circumstances is much Art facultycan ciDles faculty the by extent Taste. and from made might be in the proportionsor by a the mixed control more exercise of the On Taste, then, 172. of in facultyof a We 173. which value we told are china its true excellence Our be Let Art, should of positionof his friend and know the of the these maintained. beautiful judiced preof with wherein that as object? some 7 or the we form has it * ancient or colour ? told that must it was or ' is it the If it possesses rightlycommand because age or ! admire, to are we Oh ' it, sir ? is which ; ture-ga pic- a replied history? a may pretty' old ; if it has are that was, indeed us gentleman who, old of its worth reason lead to they passed through it qualifications, because If of ing please,in speak- to what distinctly beauty It is not venerable. of judgment be allowed beautiful clearlyand attention ; but ruins 800 Christie's tomorrow,' at ascertain enthusiastic remarked, Is it why. antiquityof any cost satisfyourselves to not beautiful, very beautiful us little pecuniaryvalue stated ought ficial arti- 'that high, our pleased,and how together, very that having the by things. When some inches excellence, and willingnessto the when of is consists. of matters into on guineas acceptingthe its real value, we as to danger before puts 1000 bad or that which misled be to fifteen or fetch in are ; and regard twelve tion opera- is false. connoisseur learned would we ' the World the only vase, vase ' by guineas, and the liable,however, are is good agreeablyby beautiful,or by that which and spontaneous nature, which moral our 97 instant and is the it is affected proportion as pure Taste. be our distinctly fashionable, nor historyit excavated as city,it is interesting a may the from relic ; be or it On 98 may pottery, and, exist admire the be and work has then it been is moreover, ; of it the becomes accordingly. once some in Taste. the only a famous of possession of specimen thing of but royal some the history, extinct now kind and family, known we to must CHAPTER XVIII. ON STYLE 174. in One do true, fine could be or ; than Cox David of the But painting, Not the early the Dutch pen, used he aimed that of, and example, Prout as in at used in apply not and of ing, work- expression his whity-brown coarse, style ' of * Elizabethan their Schools Schools ; their nothing used it, old ings build- of to that paper some the the or style ' his wild motive Bartolomeo, and in to the ner man- but working, the example, Dutch style ' of architecture. of known or fidelity of was * imitation Art others, by of motive The motive. of for as, ; only way determined are by Italian in ornament, Schools but may communities and the Angelico, reed for : the a to broad styles to in nothing be may Some truths another ; is style (not It has pen. versa. individuals style style alone, of 'fond term Schools that charcoal drawing a broad a ' hand ' or pictures. the and a common, particular to in with vice truth so was Byzantine Fra of manner peculiarly adapted the moorland and 175. ' kind draw of for or ' piece as kinds than better the express also be may particular some wind false, and however, of work, of truth or a niggling), style (not Avith with as what may person necessarily bold), fine is drawing in writing. STYLE. " their some of so, also, represented as was by expression ; On 100 whilst colour Venetian 176. is but be to have been chief a motive of the School. It will the mode School, and to seems Style. be of is not expressed,it entirelysubservient seen, therefore,that inasmuch expression employed by either is of the a person expressionitself secondary importance, to MOTIVE. as nor and Style or what a is indeed CHAPTER XIX. ON 177. School, falseness. woodcuts ON in Motive depends 'The (Figs. Art- motive and whether work, ultimate the 73 MOTIVE. in issue FIG. 73. Fro. 74. exhibited good severally 74) would, if in or ill,truth or in child a the pursued, two be 101 a or little whole- On 102 In disastrous. or some Motive. the first one, something clever,regardlessof Fig. 74, be natural There is to apply closely make the to Art. have power this world reward, and brings with but they who not and religious, they never have can transposingthe If this doubted even mean, to the is and " for Virtue : seems to aim is its at own highestpleasures; selfish, pleasure,because the The formula, same 'virtue,'seems As a to by saying it of it. it may ; hold be that especially Hence there done to chief no so so high is syllable, a trulydone (as a line we or dignitystill higher in action so great done but as nor slight, and that to help the : " and very of it,which of all purposes, Shairp, Culture of great purpose, a be may George Herbert * is purpose help it,and is a be can Every action, down ' manner is capable of For is any nor the it be utterance or peculiardignityin express but truly says, line a should student Ruskin of scarcelythink we of the drawing MOTIVE may God. true true),so, also,it therefore most be one. pure sometimes the who are pleasure-sake virtue.'* 'Art' word the motive " capable of tone the they and gain never which here. good and Again it for the will aim, goodness tend ; but it the truest cultivate issue of such and virtue the virtue. not in stronglyaimed in morals law All ' at healthy. well-known a powerful in men and aims truth ; whilst the ultimate feeblyexpressed: however, would 178. individual of flower, of stone, of tree, is truth at, though child our Religion,p. 61. so ennobled tions slightac- it much, pleasingof Motive. On A " Makes Therefore, in the on choice the who Him' value is the he that student with Rosa, geology, its a of Gustave of argument virtue.'* effects based one : far small ; it goes, as far for the Better Herbert discipleof George motive, than and acting, we is often so acceptableness, humility grand of manner work, which the of his or Thy laws, fine." the action origin of be in Angelico, both lor as pressing any proofs of on ; separate lines two inherent the other to of and that divine room, a sweeps Makes have this clause drudgery Who ' with servant 103 Fra or Salvator of monstrously impossible but Dore, with his insinuating and dangerous exaggerations. this Regarding 179. Jbe misunderstood. genius there That be can last-named As Dante's much care, high and in many sphere not appears for the aware that ; the is a to reason we become often goes a Ruskin, Seven power not We Lamps, p. as the do not eight at once, Here on us is the legitimate laws, and Introduction. we But them. illustrator 5, vellous. mar- dawn entirelyunfits an is or beyond as to figure seven has its what are alone, and representer of facts,and protest againsthim * female imagination,which he not remarkable a creative stands noticed. never is is unrivalled. does error imaginative faculty is just think, he Quixote he cases Dore His wish we imaginativefaculties if in Elaine even, feet his exponent Don of Gustave little doubt. and wonderfully prolific, illustrator artist him, it is for of are this we this the Bible. On 104 Here do we such and We is meant or classes of men the true. He in the anachronisms would in a and ; weary that may What not only be imbued was a the of years his with A goat' Scape- with rials mate- with nineteenth-centuryartists few materials could as the or he to be Riviera Scotland go " for gathered possibly a to the instruct us ground. backland were the very dreariest of the wilderness see, but the sentiment result ? ' unmixed not is to may two of representative himself which eyes by ordinary painter of An must that waste that teachers. our concerningthe us xvi. but fully more teach, instruct, be as Hunt, however, only so, not of scenes Farrars what, is done shooting-box in about scenes ; and shop, work- Eastern little to way Hunt to instruct Avith such friend's the enacted some consider n9t Holman where help generallyunderstood through Switzerland, visitinga more imaginings that a country, probably own be content tour here century might supply his ment judg- Canon paintersmay moment a Leviticus, chap. from in this way proposes sixteenth our during several a-stare taking Holman " is an dramatic It is motive. in then, for us, sketch of explain picture is a enlighten,and Let well as by of There truth. facts, want seasons. may the purpose help will as all the in than exhibition 180. them frontispieceto thoughtlesspublicall London what the forms Life of Christ, a we Hunt's in Holman which hold imagination; realisation of the the comfort and of statement clear to man's want not Motive. below that he would picture of the his Dead whole press upon which Sea, soul us. Fashion, in On her blindness,for not appreciate. The the " subject wilderness that a picture was ! and " otherwise, and be with sin in the How that could truth otherwise is she How ? ? and " could interest in it ! no " on. yet it be ! ugly so look wretched creature 105 spoke the truth, though once wretched goat Motive. such a could a should not representedas bearing nation's sins ? When 181. it thing ! ' Tares Sowing ago, Millais ' in the hung was The about. yet how could be otherwise, and 182. If pictures are lesson by Landseer, Bull-fight,' by but what power, between the on and at place town? walls And of our house and common read to time learn from Grand ? such and ' the to be pictures to by seen might we might Otter-hunt,' The 'The or of artistic is the difference What and that of between or of true ? Otter-hunt' 'The deed a in their exhibition teaching? of these decoration ugly dark was lessons, we us match pigeon-shooting homes, near be boar-hunt a a visit to a Lancashire hanging on the ? Surely,in little more thought our children use a sense. Further, work of same fete day ? a are our at the to we of their a years an Boar-hunt,' by Schneider, teaching Hurlingham a are Ward 'What it and Enemy twelve about picture of the to 'The or bad, An l wretched-lookingreptilescrawling were darkness inquire what pictureof people said, and looked sower there his Eoyal Academy, high, gloomy, and And exhibited the it should the artist reader not or before be forgotten that illustrator the author in an always gets the trated illustion atten- does, for the picture 106 On instantly appeals the whilst truth from How the to which the be true men not read the ! text much a the read ; few presents and look has the page, be to tained ob- process. illustrators should illustrations,but at text of laborious more painters people Many opening author the that the on eye type by important, then, Motive. without looking at do the illustrations. 183. too strongly his be him either the avoiding from Returning, then, the on urge in motives thoughtless faculty that or this student which the pursuing Art, selfish,but appreciating of digression, we that such ' |n t{"t arorn Uta importance that as which is false. Ibt "ah.' cannot they will of may develop is true and amining ex- not in of CHAPTEE XX. BEAUTY. ON 184. that to BEAUTY' ' like Just so is to one, sometimes the of of object such a it of the must the give be Mr. us ; all by of if the we says, in the be be wish to good 'Any simple it is together what material on of a say bad, or the or they beautiful ascertain judgment for highest point justly cannot pendent inde- object contemplation any ugly, or of matter it that and cannot the fact evidences, those are If neglect. for is think, stated, by good or untrained the to suffer may goodness. quite be may opinions, gathering sound a Ruskin pleasure taste of faculties our elsewhere We capable we entities " by and This, are but are our stayed beautiful another. instance for of is or is beauty which they opinion. and of cultivated have vase, intellect goodness and taste, for fact exercis'e When of not matter alter a ; be we independently and to taste our give we names faculties goodness may As as " so that and education, capable fact and they or sensibility. it is that truth of the recognition unchangeable appreciation of moral opposite Truth and perverted, the said be may fallacy. a in and are satisfies appetite as aesthetic our satisfaction It 'goodness' approximately which conscience. truth, and is is, and evidences. which of 107 its can out- On 108 without qualities, ward of in the '""' and definite in or way, think is,whether that " some but cannot direct any I call intellect, the beautiful,'we on Beauty. that exertion degree, some much very depends (the 'us') have we true or taste. pure Stewart Dugald 185. 'Notwithstanding the great says, and varietyof qualities physical,intellectual, moral which it will be " the admitted word that, in it refers to of its primitiveand beauty of form, composition,of lightand -of which referable are constituents there are general application, most go few make to which of beauty up expression; infinite,but are in brieflyreferred are all various generally present are work, especiallyin parts of the of colour, beauty principles.The certain to is there shade, and call beautiful, and we various that some believe I applicable, objectsof sight.' Besides 186. is beauty to " the thing anyin to three next chapters. 'All moral our intellectual in that powers beauty it pleasure depends is on than more delicate which can . . be exaltingand it would other ; Ideas of probablethat and beauty presented to the constantlyunder that we their are intended by influence,because the there of the purely are their high perceptions the mind, to all much amongst human purifyingit according appear in untraceable are our without one and relation, which fitness,propriety,and . affect the cannot we with interwoven so degree addressing the some ideas of of feelingsare tellectu in- noblest invariably degree, and Deity to be is not one On single object 187. To Nature philosophy this made mental in nature which is not capable full enjoyment of o| conveying * them.' in in 109 Beauty. a right or in of there end sensitive and there Art, and Nature, also must by the faculties, the of be be must a beauty, knowledge the principles the operation intelligent practice feelings, the eye, of Art. of of Art the and concert. * Ruskin, Modern Painters, Vol. the I. whether of But the to feelings, ; thus hand, the act XXI. CHAPTER OH IN 188. constitutes fitness themselves their in In all in beautiful stable and be oddly is In related pleasure itself to adaptation instance, if the we the ; or, sounds, to so perform hand for in walking, we the some with are from is a in a lane, a appealing of of idea the to the and objects the idea all function, may of merely and in essentially beautiful the by particular the in faculties give to not handling, place this that number apart mind ment agree- individual of out case a as object an of picturesque one case other, acquainted are foot to each tory. nuga- greyhound intellectual the least their of want lawn. in kind, former like a in quite very on things sense Italian be many at a forget, however, to the become may place not another agreeableness, give of be only An would but twofold a judgment. so out must of in senses, be kinds. become not fitness the from yet must parts, form, though may there calf, though a We 189. fitness their creature, ; would application they suitabilityof but forms, ; for beautiful, works of beauty element be complete and of sense essential an in may perfect a FITNESS. or recognition function. the foot mechanical charmed, and Take, for at for walking appliances look its of : of it, apart 110 On from its form, know we and human the to a world of and but than the proportion dictating in votaries, heels unreasoning Wise intolerant and fashion, of as in the appliances with disgusted tyranny reasonable higher in ; and beauty be we vileness inches two shall Ill with' Nature's charmed so utter of thing a are foot, of as Fitness. Designer fit to make saw them. The 190. only it will be everything by be in walls which on the How often ' the relief surface should because truth. do latter appointed, About will to as to be so we hearth (as will be true be and elaborate there should And as upon, The shown that in this to principle. deputy is pokers the has be in ornament intended striking patterns XXVI. to 'curate.' all Chap. fire- very and fenders little tables, carpet will else. carpets our the even a must various the principle in as there the on irony, called be Thus floors and subject ornate art silver and but everything precede the not ornament, function, of rooms, highly walked avoided. our sometimes, possible. be in must should see is of mantel-shelf, and heavy which work a apply surrounded. are crockery our all themselves, the " on we and of tread, the we ornaments irons form furniture and in it, which parts composing The which that then, seen, fitness,both a referred architecture, sculpture, painting, and to almost to here principle as on a it apply continually, ) it is founded in CHAPTER XXII. VAEIETY. ON VARIETY 191. of sources to it for " beauty things, from Variety seems well infinityis each ; them, among most Who, desire the Again, wand if such to of universal by change return captivating to that constituent * make could be variety of rest on both the ble inseparafrom one that exactly like not the some her feel be ever be to desire in all they admitted must a that found, select was which Practice and was effected, would beauty, Principles and and would the is fact, constituted consent beholder be could we alike. 'by supposing number, number, supposing should a whole two This together, the simply No nature. our in variety, is exactly would great neither Nature. are seen It appellation. this of of be essential be can Harding,* to chief essential operation upwards, D. women beautiful, what magician's J. of other there its of necessity that who law grass however beauty to the naturally belonging characteristic that, it. from late the and aggregate a a beautiful of merited varied the by laws extent of be to examination, the blade a shown number The trio every to of one the of Like subject is Nature, one obedience truth. infinite, and forms it is without nor in as production. Art, in quality its Art, and beauty, in elements in 112 a the individual of Art. ? and Were the other. expression,the beauty always But, is and gratifiedby afterwards Harding Mr. 192. FIG. thus variety, different sizes,s is arcs in difference s 'On " s s, E E, 8 , from we are of to are excited of show, in a tuent indispensableconsti- an shall find that whatever same, the is, during centre, and equal length,and of is constituted cutting segments since, from the proceeds perfectbeauty preciselythe size ; equally distant E : circumference circle, the radii,R that beauty, and of of the beauty, 75. varietyis that palpable manner, of to expression.' and infinite its fatigued by be the mind and and unanticipated combinations and fresh form same varietyis given as it,the eye inseparablefrom and would have cannot we one, to take the mind the and eye perpetual recurrence. form the Without aggregate? the in 113 Variety. On of the circle the curvature may construction its whole be the of the circuit, consequently all the curvature the is in On 114 On ' s or This same. s s, hand, if the other not, their curvature unequal, that so part of another, of these of curvature segments from their assumed part of any no or cut we and itself be the variety. that, whether shall find we form, therefore,cannot it wants beautiful,because most s the point every Variety. segments chords radii, R R egg, equal R R, are repeat side ; for same is be would segment the on the the as perpetually changing, v they could been here not be obliged represented by to place Here, then, beauty. more the eye, instead yet more in the or of This, so limited this,we take is in order sphere, and to such make greater variety,and as of the power a mental of of the compasses view, the we sameness infinite I have myself derstood. un- therefore far, is only offeringthe thoroughly conscious the radii ; test to but if, shall of feel ture curva- variety which Variet'1. On the ovoid, or infinite in segments still have should should of form, admits egg the the conceive we number an then the works, the ovoid human be cut the sphere,we a occurring; is made and quently, conse- form.' He Nature's of almost up but radii variety,and beautiful most To get idea of the correct a of infinity FIG. figure,which law of one form when conceive entirelyof forms. 193. ful from, beautiful is the most form, should we ever infinite of be how If cut, the curvature so egg two, this demonstrates of. curves same segments would of to 115 combines symmetry, or be can obtain, not but an the in one of our when longitudinaland the observations to we with to ters diame- transverse we may ture, constantly varying curva- varietyof ovoids, from the very evident, attempt possiblerelation, so every ovoid varietywith It will be ovoid. as infinite the law confine the 76 b. much mathematically,or (Fig.76 a) to having so it varied only one not proportion of it,that construct must we consider we in this beauti- the very gated elon- compressed (Fig.76 J), each infinitystamped upon it. On 116 Ovoids of instrument they various Variety. proportions for specially adapted also may be roughly Draw line A c B A tie D, and Remove Now B. the the three looselyabout If pencil be a string,so It will depend on be B relation and D. be, say 108", and c vice The round B shall have other a if efforts of 2300 follow endless of keep to as it the trace ovoid the the for instance, shall Have make we CAD, shape suited to form a say tall a will isosceles two angles, CAD, to 120", vase or has for of lines himself ovoid. caused remain out so Greek many unsurpassed during giving forms, all the Art years. occupy this work to judicious combination varietythat It would the sion, originalten- it will of 27", we D is recommended It is the vases, especially to shape simpleplan for constructingan infinite D. B within so lie versa. student 194. them. stringwill it to its If the face ; but human 15", we D c the each to B jar,and this that evident the suited to the c points, ovoid, or composite ellipse. CAD triangles, and with as the at the always equally stretched, FIG. 77. it remaining pins,A restore carried be " introduced now to as and at c, and but (Fig. 77): bisect pins an ; stringtightlyround a pin fix by purpose follows and D, made that as line, c any the made be may too element much of space in a work of this kind varietythroughout not only in applications, ornamental its almost art, but also in On to of form the mountain boats of below), requisition. leaf or only not " directions a shapes, and as to and we to the shapes, in shall 117 painting. and sculpture, architecture, Variety. It applies equally shapes and modelling but the quantities to composition presently (as find, in the it is in of and Rhine constant a CHAPTER XXIII. ON the tf combinations work overlap of this has its the idea This of is music. all We tying idea forms, from cycle; and natural only are of or the parts to in in of the the the creation ; introduced rather perhaps, highest in which to cord, of all the to and suggest convey by this idea. same object, any of visible this we one universe. do nation subordi- the in as whole, piece a through have to seems in lowest, of this the And so object with was whole Unity, it also then, organic unity, of the a individual any thus and complete one idea of been things, binding completeness itself of running it and the is the completeness infinityof individuals, designer whole beauty restrictions pictorial art a nature; may governed of all although an the it, like the form one of be certain oneness, work a find contemplating that Unity, together divine or, " a inevitably productive under in extent. riot, and run allow beauty almost some as the elements, secure they to of but of essential as other not to to that spoken as various Unity. idea of each must the necessary found sake, relationships,so " be been own of are on variety for merely which impinge or Variety but consideration Art, it will of UNITY. of it is which is that in conviction the designer being 118 that On which which time, Art, but at the and of of the music A 197. and of with the completeness, be fact it enjoys as the it : a a the is strongly like beautiful a of few a notes it. incomplete, it is in or more omission the of that ment ele- for enjoy may incomplete work, felt ending may mind the the higher the completeness.* in rest is whole, one the morals, performed sketch cognisance into completeness beginning 119 produces obtain necessity piece in as cannot imperfect, the and expresses In 196. individuals all connects Unity. does the but aim not fragment, at as or taking mind, to pretend or of only part a whole. some idea The 198. is but of has unity of aggregation an nothing do to with form whicji differences mity, unifor- one whole. * There are discovered they are scarcely parallelisms extraordinary some between suited sound for an and elementary form and confirming work of this relationships this nature. idea, cently re- but CHAPTER XXIV. ON 'COMPOSITION 199. each COMPOSITION, of the to each and of several all the general design.' help given by everything make Composition in therefore such brings of reference the to of contents a like watch a and more a group, the general several pencil, in the the to that tion perfec- defined be tively rela- whole, the as else everything to agreeably most case every and what a and of objects and most objects the to to illustrate to on the must with both places they objects of the we Now the same proceed at kind to a once than We eliminate may sketch rough and piece of find that are the us railway key a we familiar a pocket. in given in before table promiscuous is this railway pass-book, coins. so the beauty, group. several and association the keys, including knife, of degree perfectly natural, appear empty (Fig. 78)," for to higher a will endeavour us something key, us ; but to in Let manner. have picture things introduced, will We 200. to as us as severally occupy have also may satisfaction, by affect arranged so It cation collo- a Art, both to respect in the combination a powerfully be of such whole. a and with work a be to efficientlycontribute most may in objects other, and defined be may a lead we necessary by 120 taking On form), and feel under knife the the and be a ? Pass ; ' and so fruit knife book out of the form cannot 201. natural a We whole will or a will and they piece of try we lie with tumbler relation arrange the flatlyon which to with to the consistent or vary water other the in it. the bears no In articles,we more beginning with well " we have no and so group, But objects,we as may or with a pencil, and this. any agreeably: table, as eliminated. ordinary lead of them that group. pocket-book, a remove the pencil finally, be dozen naturally go or perhaps 78. the piece a eraser, to and now natural we it (silver), try again, however, single object, say inquire what of so discover nor, ; same group except and ; also must FIG. fact, book further these our None, We pencil, or the inquire, What we them keys. to the to ' But among happens relation objects for The keys. 121 repetitionsof are knife, pencil, and the coins (which control. exists between to several more relation the coins several away Composition. A knife, all of these ; but we find, as upright object we add, say, this tumbler bears instantly,by a no intro- On 122 ducing a paint-brush into if especially and We have which Composition. bear we show the group, a bottle for our also materials now relation to each some FIG. perchance, be may, this may it will be not said to satisfythe the place,near done so proposed composition other, and so in as necessities secure Fig. 80, with Fig. or we will proceed of but though Art. a We had better 80. then both 79 ; according to Nature, principal object centre, and to in natural, be begin by letting the it white. 79. as Fro. about of Chinese them. to arrange They suggest a relationship, arrange varietyand occupy the the other unity. result. satisfactory We chief objects have On 202. The other, and Composition. relation of the to the parts of whole, may, 123 composition a be perhaps, to each better under- \ FIG. stood or by considering them they bear them more in in as they compose we the flowers have and each we (our Crocus), 85 get to one of FIG. have, we which 86. simple beautiful, most 84, combining, till on go 83 as place we towards thus the conveys idea of 85. variety with symmetry how, Figs. and may Fig. FIG. in them other; pendicular per- we if whilst they ; strongest contrast, Fig. 82; place we shall feel that line one feel that If combine 84. place two we shall not we another to them If than placing by only. FIG. relation. Fig. 81, oppose and 83. other, we real any in as lines as each to parallel lines more Fro. 82. it also,though may be not unity, absolute, asked, will in and this as degree some in apply Fig. to 86. of But landscape ? Composition^ On 124 FIG. Fia. Let and Figs.83 88, of the and lines "nd bo 84 we 90. as placed horizontally, have forming 89. the at once foundation the of in general Figs. 89 Figs.87 direction and 90, On Composition. ""\\ FIG. 92. . 125 J"-J. On 12G Composition. FIG. FIG. 94 93. FIG. 95. On and also for Figs. may and often concert It 95. suggest discover in into ; for in in its analvsis. the 93), the is the we 96. FIG. 97. such by production shall two find following that that means the and of a work they lines not can- feelings should of Art as of mind the feelingsrequire, but the mind the simple elementary FIG. what 127 analyse we and 92 themselves 94 If Fig. 91. examples (Figs. resolve Composition. well act as On 128 There 203. which and than ideas the themselves with quite become a condition of FIG. most of easilyrepresented by lines,and sketch by whilst oppositionof lines,as which we ; may Nature is 98. tone contrast in to repose which of shade, by repetition in of lines,as positions certain (Fig. 9G) ; a in some associate monotony things with condition a " these To source. wh'ich is allied stillness, of familiar by light produced by its exact to characteristics lines and sentiment repetition and of that stillness is and The others. easilytraced is sometimes extent qualitiesand some readily expressible by more are shade are Composition. of the light and Fig. 97, give rough dark, and rise to a contrary feeling. 204. If we take picture,and divide intersection will mark is the weakest it into the place for composition,for rectangular parallelogramas any it equal parts, as part of the divides the in Fig. 98, picturespace principalobject of the picture into a our the which pictorial two equal On In halves. exact the does not of case is symmetry Composition. ornamental merely picture; but occupied the other feature Thus 205. what if be may with parts thirds fifths,we or positionson or side become neutralised for any of interest. it will be seen the that various methods least introduction of pleasing, without qualities, satisfactory call the we as men, look, laws, " we works always ever study, not of Nature find in her Fitness, Variety, and at or disturbing of idiosyncrasies should the side one equally important aim helps the points of interest,the corresponding parts have almost course strong positionsof the called of these some into composition, especiallyin landscape Art, the of apply. shall obtain on where design, important constituent, this an By dividing the parallelogram are 129 their for mentally we might Nature. For rules much the customs so herself. the what Whichever assertion Unity. of of three and way of we grand XXV. CHAPTER ON AND LIGHT SHADE IN ' shade reference had to now how see dividually limited manner ; the As 207. of shade operate only show be its relation are a would importance the to in here done we : objects, in-, on in and 'light objects considered can show the and shade, when and objects it may mountains, it space and chiefly those lead parts the the so or very require of is work that to sentation repre- projection, of purpose or the the fill of light it with reveal, the to houses mind the idea picture, a whether the of to in shade and give to conceal, to contain, light occupies, applied locate, to is object an to space, of purpose and trees, figures to spectator the various artist or consider wishes him see. If 208. the ho in truths Let paper, any and fully to on AND OBJECTS costly plates. many to This remarks individual to when grouped, or the only light picture. whole VIII. Chapter OF PICTURES. TO 206. GROUPS TO APPLIED AS student may make clearly on two defined with a before, as easily understand more connexion him, will, stout accurate the make simple periments, ex- important some subject. piece but subject, such of cartridge delicate as in outlines Fig. 9G, of or or grey ink of Fig. 97, 130 Liglit and On "With only considerablylarger. will pencil that other ; his feelingswill furnish reasons In with such attempting kind positionand its effect various of the on parts; attended whole the to, he by the light that be 209. It of local has to of happy the a have the his picture, of colour and the have been complete shadows extensive more paint to as the of various and when moment of dark ; but the scene light which commonplaceness of with intricate kind and and Figs. 91 that case may a dull very he few a is may 93. when particularsubject a it under commence light made been unfrequently the determined bright gleam it from consider considerations for instance, such : is not circumstances some will illumine of accidental experiments attempted Nature, he any judgment must greatly modify may is the most so. the these introduction these artist has for and he is to masses, when simple subjects,those may which each intensities. shapes and When it is why exercises large and him a subject with them compare his intellect and treat the now inform soon agreeabletreatment, him then aspects,and 131 piece of charcoal,* or a he may easilyrub out, different under Shade. f an from unfavourable watchful ever lit up be by instantlytransform day into a beautiful picture. This * instantaneous Charcoal must be dusted ' effect ' he off the paper, rapidlysecures not (perhaps rubbed. f If grey or tinted paper be used-,the lightparts of the sky, and the be put in with a and brightestparts of near very light objects,may pieceof extra soft white chalk, or with Chinese white. On 132 brown only on and forms and And this fine on watch the travel hill over down gladdening,saddening; moment one in next shade deep the winding stream, the the and the are picture of rustic the shadows features to memory the across in the of light,and for is most 211. will look a inducing the or up over as in the human our lives. The the hills in the distance mind the loves clouds dwell to cast their ; upon fleeting ing fall- anew. shadows are important most a painterfor expressing space eye and mind to dwell on and ever what- student, with these thoughts in his memory, a like Turner's work of England, an of especially exhibition or of water-colour the old Rivers Liber of France, Studiorum (English) drawings by ; such he will of the have grand a mass power of evidence which these that men will or his go works, masters' as Wint, Varley, Barrett, Cox, Copley Fielding,and him down interesting. If the Harbours through hands they as alternately bright in light,or scene cloud means the recall,as accidental These shadows cloud bridge crossing it, the woody that to be revealed into shade of hill,and some bright light, and hill-side,the fortress-like rock, and these of top spiritsgoing in a " charms dale, concealing,revealing, our stand we the to effect of and the drawing student, in imagination,climb, April morning, marvellous chalk), shadows. let the now soft white and completing his work, by adding accurate ever-changefullightsand 210. charcoal is assisted in beautiful to with paper it he by Shade. Liglit and De ing, Hard- convince accidental cloud Liglit and On shadows place within of space, be spots,or of the accidental usually picture, as irregular in form, As of two and with blends the part of which of white on so the is in black of mass from light parts of foreground, " light are spoilt. It piece of bread. 214 Now can he will " let made us we it the a take and ground, To in the prevent the nearer the tony mono- figure is introduced, the dark student But with a shade make to soft this pencil building, the figure,and fact, that the all space drawing right again by cleaning the more ultimately prevents the the and the light, whilst gets lower, on consider us the upper is left bution distri- the by mean instantlyperceive that destroyed, be side to side of the looking heavy. over show," " former, dark, the being subject to picture,let of which shade and the as Being nature. landscape, they will from strong light. strongly felt, let the a shadow more the side to into it. building dress building in In the dark vast what darker largea and of 101. becomes part side retiring surfaces a not shade of interestingpart or ; but to extend illustrations Figs. 100 other all and Fig. 99, over be traced cannot light and forms, irregular surfaces, passing table- top, a room, in entire their in appear and invariably appear 213. not in foreshorteningwhich shapes picture,as must sion expres- they generally do that almost for the continuously from run exact a artists shadows their whether of clearlyvisible throughout should but reach the 133 light,and beauty. These 212. SJiade. second one. In this with is a subject I we Li On 136 have at once such glitand elements SJiade. of the picturesqueas would, independentlyof well-arrangedlightand shade, be ; a church to make ing interest- lane,fine aged trees,old railings, a clear sky, and spire. Moreover, the ' lines ' these of the features are so picture harmonious combined and a as agree- A able. railings much shade applied to and thus of to an the invests mentioned. a it he and be the the with the flat such let dark with again the is but ; it is the field behind the of pencil, feel the the old them student parts a in trees that the so be pass a 'drawing, as all to make to and space ruined. that picture, of will work seen object idea all the left, causing Now light parts and gone, the on visible. over the over It will rid chalk equally dark, are trees 13? over the across passes nearer Shade. is thrown shadoAv clearly white light as the and more little all cloud distance, and middle and dark and Light On an advanced by means surface ideas of purpose of of light stage which his Nature as shade, of its the paper and cation appli- artist or have gets canvas, been XXVI. CHAPTER LAWS OF AND NATURE, APPLICATION THEIR OF ' 215. PEINCIPLES truths, laws, which to and founded lead Art deduced fts to primary those are or only successful alised gener- universal from but practice, both just appreciation and PRINCIPLES ART, on not complete more a in AS of Nature Art.' ' Principles Nature, and is what varied the us of to beauty, useful in Art the of ornamental, of Nature beauty of her of in or with ; in the all the we are developed pencil, or the representing whether of productions objects, susceptible more power essential noble more make which surrounded.' As 216. these or the to dictum only can Divine laws principles our which by these test of be mind Art works, of the fact those adopt we and laws of by determining of creating, or Divine operations standard of fashion material the by beauty laws of of study a in from as true a quite independent The ignorance. discovered in manifestation deduced, are perfect, are what the the we call has just Nature. We been will imagine a said, by supposing object, say a candlestick case in that ; and illustration we to wish make to our of what design work any simple of design- 138 Laws and ing quite simple which laws them to 1st. It is service has law a of Nature is that certain size and a It is of that, in things of Nature it is guide here in us candlestick. candle, and 102 ; a but the as we for wax, the top of it and as we with harmony as have it the doing we or now we so, socket to we wish shaft to to some hold it, add handle light to the shaft, and grease take hold or in must we a of the safely,as the lengthen protect it from a to move and may will ornamenting stand may wish case to and require a may in which up, 103. which laws designing that base, accordingly(Fig. 103) ; well in always three First, we convenience shape cipal prin- applied. have we is ornament which Now, held ment orna- a " Natural thing to have use, chief. 3rd. Tig. for it is destined. FIG. our apply ing for it accord- defined addition, and secondary to utility never an or extent then few everything intended character for which law a and a r to the purpose 2nd. in Nature, work. our first enunciate must clear, we find invariably we 139 of Nature. b3 so running of, Ave do be carried about, that now proceed Before the consider FIG. made, whether as china, for much thickness rough if as the of sketch produced Avhich metal, such other. the the In the the shaft and china " a the but Fig. 105. Fitness,and we may also, gracefully candlestick one former of may material is to clay,such be quite we may elegance by varying shape of the this would material so we 105. or silver, for the lightness and (Fig.106) ; in as to safely,however, FIG. of in well, do it this do of its work of which material as screen, it will can we a do will design suitable a to add 104. be wrong by that to add if it is intended ; but this first law to candlestick our viz. ornament. must better conformed thus have We had we Nature. (Fig. 104) handle require a not add of Laws 140 the base, as in the be quite easilybroken. wrong On Laws material highly 'relieved' the such ornament, china candlestick should not us, in thing able suit- be a principles of are Nature, which of the most would or paint or gold, quite flat. as from laws incised with The grease. legitimately deduced guide a the or deeply interfere would as 141 such be dust, wax, for Here, then, Art work it from treatment surface there should neither cleaningof of Nature in only common designing but in which is use, that judging correctlyof alreadydesigned. We 217. simple object a to of be, What for Certainly not one nor wide which be may liquids in, but like shape much have taking this hold shape upset little ; so 107 ; saucer, a for cooling 108 moreover, from. A would be it is the sides,and of. Suppose is we like ? evaporating them, Fig. slanted is from Fig. drinking better; " vessel like suitable or for not of drinking shallow and life inquiryought shape adapted best every-day first Our tea-cup. another take will not will well larger, affixingit a a handle design is adapted, simply 106. agreeable in form, affixed the FIG. invert as convenient for it a on we for child's cup, might it, make little lower for the the be easily handle a side, that the cup danger of of Nature. Laws 142 our be may of be must admitted FIG. the As articles in to be cases without the right,and forms we may FIG. here, again, we But to that to the as tea 107. avoid highly which is kind or general terms dinner that general surroundings,but most white can of and nature of and to proper for only here will gold are such state Nature, such undesirable; and conventional colour the ornament, imitations are ioa. paintingand gilding. services,we simple geometric designs and satisfactory. The as painting close by 'relieved' flat,such of bound are landscapes,flowers, fruits,"c., the both 108. subject to adhere balanced ornament. FIG. 218. and In upsetting(Fig.109). tea-cups proceed to easilylifted more work depend are much as that most on always safe,and Laws Nature. of generallythe primary colours, in but admitted; much 143 small be quantities,may strong red, especially on dinner services,is decidedlyout of place. The 219. named application of wall architecture the fact, to to these amenable man's knowledge, man's nature. It false taste ourselves taste well of it becomes The fact remains whatever in regard for some be followed ' or either case or and newer the acquiesce in correct and this,let us eye should be make which is true right,or opinions be may right or the laws whether wrong of Nature must higher suppose new produced something detects person in no be of truth ^beauty. to to To discover develope illustrate little skilled in Art which, from fault ; and in to admire taught applicationsof manifestations a accustomed but tecture, archi- to be known, design,must is wrong, in relate they become not may what it,and his eye 'Taste'), on violated. Principles,then, that there ^s as thing on all this is but we a our it will painting,sculpture,or order that case in either and that principleson and taste our to- it ; in reason, 221. those on works, and some, that be founded not God's of importance with acquainted is wrong, they are (see Chapter XVII., true as itself,must feeling. Granted, paramount depends. house the the laws on and taste as of fender, everything,in " however, be said by may, of matter decoration, laws ; because but fire-irons and as " carpets, chairs, tables, a general principleshere endless, furniture,such is 220. the his want that he to of takes have ledge, knowit to Laws 144 him defects, informs thus tells how him performance, that the viewed to the ascribed satisfied in with but as bias is found faction, satis- can change sight, the satisfythe and was now the but medium of be longer no of. disapproves Every mind and the sensitive, by more is felt to truth, which to prone impulse, rely ; and the prejudice principles of Nature or it and Art.' by be that be so ful power- a alone feelings excited they by be in a should condition independent knowledge of ; mere strengthened, by only can is rendered fashion, our to it is necessary judgment and on liable regulated, corrected, correctly, when of before is the in truth, acute more is affording what alteration present consequence of To the his minutes instead to extremely are inconsiderate decide ' are these judgment in perhaps pride, of committed, essential.' We controlled, few its violated, and has The a reason made that to he looking through the become closely adhering 222. and possession consequently so but any eye, what feelings, now and to the now is effort future. has remedied displeases. Not ? that fact th^Gmind, in faults, that and he faults be which many it annoys be the may complacency, so instantly perceiving principles of they production possess the avoided or with to of sensible him makes and to artist, who, accomplished some Nature. of of the be the to the true CHAPTER XXVII. IT 223. student such ; but the of technical from defined its off, the first canvas, and the brief ter chap- arising from especially in ideas of with and the of use drawing cannot, picture of genre painter before is think, be we and when term or materials also laid so in figure be, with much rubbing It 226. to proposes 10 not in preference for when in to unfrequently paint a offer picture a the in used paper greatest whether subjects, studio, his to to nated origithe by or the artist's a it is done and guidance, to but ation deline- the slowly, and, This a it should we sketch. happens and out. of outline the mean legitimately applied human be on is verb applies equally term in the nyms syno- Nature. used the outline of thrown as may its it may sense hastily The with sense ' Sketch ' together this work such historical The in a word the primary The facility. landscape painter 225. of root, shoot, and or the by an confusion terms, Latin historical, landscape, call this of head considerable a languages. promptitude may the at for define to unnecessary original meaning other throw or is often The in " stand as clearly gathered Art thought language. 224. to be terms there want be might PIOTUEE. STUDY, SKETCH, has that when produced an his 145 artist sketch, he great it necessary find may and care as, These intimate knowledge with may and feelings. much spend portionof acquainted When time with future and and of the work sion expres- Nature, working ourselves in view an work, that before in The such complete sit down to make pictureor not, studies.' ' future a thought as figures; painter to a full we it,whether picture out a thoroughly tended indefinitely some is not sketch, it is a 'study.' a A 227. of picture is full and a thought, idea, historical a material, whether any paper, and outcome complete representation incident, or landscape,on wood, plaster (fresco), usually understood " natural * give landscape,so a called details of the his feet, animals, trees, is to assist freedom more his to of of parts or properly studies these of Nature, with instances, entire some are purpose he various the in from prepare heads, hands, others, human plants, "c. to thought, such separately; in Picture. Sketch, Study, 146 full in be to development canvas, colours, and is the " of the ' or sketch ' and studies.' When 228. there studies the held their was a and members first winter wonderful * so of Sketches as ' rather sketches that has been cannot changed Water-Colour an the be into some so annual of them result. slight. ' Winter Much fairlyclassed pictures. of as ago, display of called, many very ciety So- years instructive most sketches, and successful exhibited,however, but and Old exhibition sketches,'properly incomplete except unique, and the of It was tion Exhibithe work 'sketches,' Picture. Sketch, Study, Sir David of first idea The 229. Wilkie, studies scrawl a afterwards He Fig. 110).* was of of made of the some 'Rabbit the 147 the on only inches few a Wall,' by (see rate sepa- principal figures,and ultimatelypainted the picture well known. so Two 230. the of landscape painterswhose adorn the Academy, pursue of procedure in Of works. of course the Considered he he by the he himself is and have food ; mind, a their speaking figuratively, " innumerable and destroysfifty, five his completes says, ' the and ideas thus of in in * From Jackson's rarely the spot. sellingmy picturesI artist are tures pic- sell all, clear demarcation from on in revolved its his ture. completed pic- the by of 'sketches' large work house, store- artist draws which 'study,'and a of sort a the in ultimatelybe re-presented 'picture.'As examples other sellinghis pictures, originated,being 'sketch' of on.' imaginationof Still,there is no out remaining pictures on I sell my an the The fortune to fall back which from very fortunate My good 'sketches' sketches, works. complete public sketches distinguisha from Royal it is said makes from may 232. to no The 231. the misfortune, for when a ally annu- production of sketch, but a of of them fiftyhe produces makes works quite opposite modes one hundred every walls that " eminent most a we Wood-cutting. always 'study' may refer Sketch, Study, 148 Picture. FIG. FIG. 111. FIG. 113. 112. SJcetcJi, Study, Fio. 115. Picture. 149 150 SketcJi, Study, FIG. 116. Picture. Sketch, Study, Picture. 151 Sketch, Study, 152 to Figs. 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, (tree-trunk) 'studies/ each Nature. The be Picture. considered and 118 (grass-blades) are part having been a picture. FIG. 118. 116. of the carefully put Frontispiece, although as and without Figs. 117 of nature down from colour, may CHAPTER ON the the IN 233. is mind for the is the was is not the separated of a modifications 234. The of of and of ' we things, there truth, sequences and God Let to seem over us the converge, this for the remains lies " its times On of only leaves the to only on which flower " his plant a the highest that all the and blossom should not still the the fruit, leaf. at and inferences, all, blessed in of of modern Goethe. but such One of is time a And of organ, seed reason may inevitable life that Nature of intellectual however dawned the for science. reverie dreamy " for of and there part and advantage. superadded study Nature, generalizations from plant, of in facts transformation only but will without calculations exact study hard idea or and development parts the of mind a the which scientific result meditative dry, always not beautiful most in whilst investigations, after stretch pursuit some from us pursuit are full scientific our formulas necessity a of ETC. HERBAGE, GRASS, midst on mathematical release XXVIII. the be merely not but sesthetic, evolution and back of all which towards great religious ment develop- eternal our all cal logilines Fatherhood, evermore.' spirit look, with ; grand, irresistible, the the suous, sen- pencil in at hand, 153 some 154 of the things If look we than more at of mass a striking character no entire an blades a manifestlydesigned for are what be may under our feet, may see little Grass. 235. at which in nature pleasure,beginningwith our " Grass, Herbage, "c. On of agreeable in colour, but about it ; but Taking path. millionth a idea of the observe inorganicbecomes organic,the vital " in nourishment giving far purposes their In exhibits hurt dashes perfect. fibrous and grass a up as itself,and shoot new cluster to with thus a to that a at of any running it will and In this few a which is its size, is more other plant,and is causing the cover the also it for so (see Fig. 118), joint, thus compensation count ac- that root way not into attempt by to gance, ele- throughout of these some stems, symmetry, of grass express each showing its utilitarian closelytogether, and carpet. makes of in also cereals, the proportion than as mind, to haste, we pencil root, in is known blades ground the tenacious what sending of The unwise our and design; take we becomes beauty, vital models of earth of the structure artistic efforts if in the and are The strength. when, often plumes, lies about in the tissues of grass body grasses have may and like is necessary interestingevidences our clever many bearded and what few a Fig. 118, dust to we with looking " beauty that off life and both beyond destination. with giving that of part of .it simple example, a on it,we reflecting vital if, instead carefullystudy that, tangible,definite more our and " we green, take field,we grass field of grass a the propagates absence of On blossoms, which eat round The it the work before the taken a The They and in of marvellous not young, each one and sheath which disposed in simple another dusty-lookingpollen. It is said that three hundred and The design. ; two and or more or from these threads, terminating in yellow knobs slender genera, speciesof to lightand of consistingof above formed, so of upper are head long least resistance wonders are the from of their abundance an up ingenuity, leaf is or offer the to held engineers have our blade grasses produced when The y^etget some chaffyscales,inserted hang as and branching heads, scales and that, were be in the construction straw narrow, often May bridges? flowers of example an a wind, them blades constructed so mechanic, it would its purpose. tubular are encloses as hint from the earth and air. human a world being long hollow, and is stem of boilers and it though crop, flower-stalks. perfect for and sometimes 155 they generallyprefer the that many 236. will animals observed be may "e. Grass, Herbage, upwards there are than more of five thousand of ent differ- in the world. grass colour of grass is that which is most soothingto the eye. Altogether,the exquisiteperfectionof colour, adaptation enables " helplessnessand an end, and not Great The us lowliness,but as a mere Teacher to see His not it " in its form, only God's care, care for too, for beauty as means. spoke wisely when He SIDER said, CONf the flowers of the field.' 237. It is good and pleasant practice,especiallyfor a On 156 beginner in Grass, Herbage, "c. drawing, to leaves copy in form, like the Ivy-leafin Fig. 119, and eye and very beautifully.But steady flat leaves placed then to as has show another of one he is the here are we But : he is leaves likelyto if - leaf a is curves words, if it be foreshortened from the flat,but properly a so front " from an 120. exquisitechanges more in work delicate all the now correct a flat scroll FIG. is there has and 119. space, with surface, and in it. longer drawing no FIG. objectin in other " of symmetrical detached danger drawing little art its varied if he draw soon may mechanical, for the become and hand flat of curve field for and Art- expression(seeFig. 120). In this the first,to draw whether in the in and of work kind careful the copying secondly,to natural it curve a leaves correct and real work do things two with should observed strict botanical of petals and without calices of a a leaf,or flower ; losing the beauty delicacyof expressionwhich : accuracy, veining and serratingof all this of Art. be would of der ren- On Grass, Herbage, "c. 157 On 158 This more "c. artistic mode of and conscientious forms flowers, separately, leaves, and to Grass, Herbage, advanced sketching out a drawing grasses, good stepping-stone of doors. It is desirable c. sometimes to draw may be drawn Figs. 121 and they in character of ' notes them in their natural the 122, when ' or size,at other pocket sketch-book, they partake memoranda. more as times shown of the On especially the shade 124, sketching When 238. and for quite Whatever structural denser afterwards organic make the a is truth is herbage, attempted should and by Sometimes of artistic it in as be beauty. FIG. it first, complete 125. 159 from quantity uneven, masses to shapes. study in grass ground the when "c. Herbage, Grass, as the may Fig. done is in Nature, well to Figs. addition be 125, with lay 123 of desirable but a in and tinct disto larger. view to XXIX. CHAPTER TREES, ON adornments and we must in do with the some order in that varied, physiological structure, reference to in and doing characteristics, differences from the when Maple, that we trees, and clearly understand typical of with a trees which will the the point than and the present shrubs few fix which chief the especially And this in least, leave out Rhododendrons, as we those Sycamore Alder, at ; broad not attention, our have the white. such their and more consider may as many. For absolutely all black strongly more may 240. in shall, for we coniferous the only the from to with and distinguish we Oak the or expressed classification which by notice "c., Birch, Ash, has representation of only can we Oak, of as finer this even than must modes the and appearances Art as rather complex so satisfactorily But classification our landscape are them them. things of appearances They study to classify way beautiful these difficult. confessedly is so of representation THE 239. " e. satisfactory expression g. less necessary, in that enable kind us pencil or pen of in trees, especially considerable " drawing exercise successfully of or of to practice copying shade attempt or any of is particular character tree 160 : just On as vocalist a the but 'scales,'so It 241. * kind of danger have for of of influence of least at If effort will of got is for been in is said to 'capital a trees ?' inquired idea an deprecate. we to and be photography,we In these the joint not, are indefinite satisfied with and work. which understood, we Oak, less forceful are to the as efforts. our will place of few stndy carefullya readily yield better had ' touch ' Constable he there Constable, 'it will do for almost Such ought not, we that have men kind what pre-Raphaelism others Beech, them we their That this are and Ash, the in what the character may in tabulated be form, : " 243. each song for the different mistake. for calling typicaltrees, such thus voice from observation,arisingchiefly non-characteristic 242. a great artist that said tree.' of intense days this 'But 'Oh/ tree and Even tree. for trees.' sort of eminent an his friend. or the prepare supposed, however, kind one fallinginto told touch be not must ' touch another any the concert, practisesnot a to as 161 to be made. about one who, before Trees. of We these will consider then, leading trees; and as in brieflyas doing so" possible, in trying 162 On to get tangible idea a of and diagnosis, ascertain All some have trees and whilst others Of beauty. latter,the Birch The 244. the on the leaves and of its the twigs of the and up business to shoot for from down tear the on the on gentle ; of the 1st, " arrangement peduncles; 3rd, the branches, and the the stem its all from under buds to the the in underneath it following spring will stem, and is on the the thus the varied efforts and the shoot for have a is tree as manner to erratic. earth, though be as out young a to to stances circum- branching. that tree found of tree its buds a such the be of carry tree, and from roots so curious most wind, but the are light,and there a kind condition is to and of tree a normal branch each divergence,the of sometimes are remain may a that us of branch instance, that by away Hence and depends mainly twigs on warmth this accomplish growing or growth of the into Suppose, ance, appear- in character, example an 2nd, physiologiststell altogetherto change great is tree a leaves ; life in the of blown of particularangle The angular tenderness Oak roundness the stem. on Although has of of sort the Beech. the on as masculine as idea former, the arrangement branches the and a appearances. such hard upon appearance shape the of looked their for common, a take must we " causes have convey the the some be may them things in leafiness ; but and Trees. not 'the time, the bent round carrying its new light. it will be observed that leaves and flowers are abundant more light most as when a been sawn in the be may not only count of its it has and infinite of are found be to of variety of ably prob- leaves, which chief all exactlyalike a " are Each obedient kind to of tree distinguishedfrom leaves from two trees, yet no of aesthetic sources be may at ' unity. of leaf,which the leaves of all other tree it has summer inquiry,for varietyand kind own of of the one of scientific and kind the years past. almost both laws has its in stagger us, is enjoyment FlG * for many first may tho as tell, grown, The 245. the but position had bole of the years growth, which centric con- then may also, the of the centre the 126. rough Fig. we the of centre has through, fact, in the receives the seen tree-stem In that so is seldom rings tree, warmth, and of the tree which side that on 163 Trees. On beautiful one any example of with unity. infinity 246. We alluded of trees. appearances and have to the We will consider the these varietyin the very briefly, order given, consequentlybut imperfectly. First, then, taking them and of this causes beginning with leaves *This the outside is " start only and the away the not case with in stem, from with the inverse the notice we parent exogens endogcns, such stem. trees " as the Palms which and way in which They all,of increase Canes. from On 164 originatein course, Trees. of the the buds year is hidden previous summer, that it is thus Another 1 Some divergefrom leaves along the the stem the their of shoot leaves Many arranged in whorls, (Fig. 127), whorl, the sixth beginning a have trees Oak the as others shown alternate, as Sycamore (Fig. 122). five leaves form where bough.' alternately ; opposite; others, again, opposite and in and a new cycle. The 247. next varietyin of cause tree we appearance ~ PIG. 127. may find the buds. leaf arrangements the in vernation The the exquisitemanner of leaf form should let apart from the his It may vernations first appear of almost leaves they in an and in a most endless no making riety va- student some aminations ex- interestingsubject, Art. observed shapes the this from emerge exhibits pass without season study of and as leaf arrangement, observations be FIG. 130. specialprovision for and spring a and 248. FIG. 129. FIG. 138. that there of leaves same. on are cases different Comparing the in which trees at Sycamore Trees. On and the similar Horse-chestnut, to that shown 165 we find in each an in Fig. 132 at b ; FIG. arrangement but- as they 181. FIG. 132. develop,the peduncles leaves with far which out, and the tree of the latter form those is covered lengthen beautiful ; whilst and carry the digitate masses the peduncles of On 166 Sycamore, remaining, short, the or sessile, A 249. leaves. This, however, effect usually viewed are seldom the leaves at large are idea it but Oak must (Fig.133) " so paper, tree same take and consider in the in Nature would it. But unsatisfactorily. very it may on express peculiarities by individual some a branch half-dozen which not itself, may ago received of ; paper tree time branch copy a and tree. It knowing trees, and only be was size of the tree, those of the a at it to being be cannot wishful copy, of tree, but Thus from to this propertiesand artist taken on thing is does camera kind it which One Art the " put emotions those to as artistic representation. a one the the author drawing recognisableas once tree, a interferes so rise to. young of best may but ; leafiness of recognised. from leaves typicaltrees though many trees the leaves the or trees, where upon, we Even but cannot the our give we " and object of mind certain, powerful some the how vidual indi- the Horse-chestnut of of imagined, as mystery one of so away, look the as call up to as used now not the to infinityand of seldom We has in as in the appearances shape Still,in sometimes although pleasant the the individualityin of the proportionto distinctlyseen, presence 250. in be to (Fig.138). distance some leaves great difference a first be at separatelyvisible. are make might as the varietyin said, arises from are with of cause have strikingan this making allow of the entire tree third trees, we they thus nearly so, general appearance the Trees. an of of Ash some verify the work, he went into but tree lane, and the branch the 167 Trees. On discovered soon from which the only not had drawing the been made. In Oak the it is not affects its appearance in the stalk. The its sessile arrangement is contour that however, such from us it Fig. shall be is these directed. only the destruction that those recognise the tree of other may carefullycopied the a We tree. and the sensorium, and special efforts shade ? it may quiet, for also ; detail, but more to our portions by be with paper light parts the be supposed, appeal equally to not its purpose, the of rough a be not surface does it must not which likeness any ^vhat of that quality,if or of parts that But inquired. Simply its chief and impressed stronglyon are is, therefore,to should It given in Fig. 128, with even or Nature part. every on It must 130. leaf which arrangement Fig. 129, produce in tree a that edges in these, as Oak-leaves,we that leaf is the the but mass, by covering a given markings forget in the of serrature of the shape given the is repose the not its be fusion con- cealment, partialcon- which we to are convenientlyand clearly perceived. 251. In the after been made a for First, to lay its character with a in practiceof light but divide shade, paying gradation, and or drawing accurate guidance, to the tree leafage on strong intention sketch attention intricacy ; the light parts outline or the work its of it is often has follows as to its : " ness, even- then to lay in and at the introducing,where sirable, de- the edges, possible, 168 On FIG. Trees. 133. On FIG. Trees. 134. 169 On 170 actual shapes draw to finally, keeping of the the former the latter to do the light. found leaves instead stem, the inside This of under of the holding systematicmethod kind any practiceof that of the tree, and of twigs, leaves to will be working It drawing. tree and causing their up ' touch ; ' mere branches, and and their work applicableto constant Trees. the was J. prince of tree-draughtsmen, D. Harding. In 252. Oak and and Figs.131 At Sycamore. dissimilar,but till first careful given are and portionsof not seem very repeated inspection, familiar, will reveal them, especiallyif they between small sight they may examination become they 132 be a wide ence differwith compared Nature. observe may a tree great division next the normal that calculated* though much, the Taking 253. be as in branch Fig. 134, of probably fiftyyears'growth. of and we angle may between otherwise in the at a, not get able to strikes off almost that which of the Ash not the towards the are get to the necessary compound * McCosh and and a lightby the and upper of be well may vigorousbranch any other to its existence. Balfour. a if they laterally right,and pinnate,as from habit usual This light. horizontallyto was a grow very already shows lower as Sycamore (Fig.138), where being the Ash, sketched was It this consider would branches, for they certainly seen which may branches, could divergenceof as difference typicaltrees,we our angle of 60", does reallyvary an seen of shown means, thus The tains ob- leaves in Fig. On In 135. studying long be careful as have the to observe they retire that which and masses tendency a of leaves are to we in which manner at the sides of the tree. perspectivehad it is most whose trees 171 Trees. should they foreshorten, It be might little to do with but droop, what some- trees : supposed in reality by important, though greatlyneglected even artists. 254. make We will endeavour this understood. in The of bodies, their according with the to their shape size the were the same according removed same sphere ; cover it and Ivy-leaf,but to shape. but with if we a We which may it with perspective. A their are shape viewed, and from the positions. would little see with properties carefullycopied were they two distance different distance : they their to 120 in cover ' perspective (perspicio) size their and to manner 135. position in spectator. Figs.119 * atmosphere) with the (apartfrom simple very term FIG. has to do a a look reference to they smaller, but perspectivein pattern If from we a plain instantly the rough On 172 sketch has space the divisions, as their takes not in top and away than much smaller. 255. seen in and the shape This The have regard branches leaves and at the much further necessityappear trees is very well is equally the Olive, but consideration, different kinds of Willows, Acacia, though differingfrom arrangement the expressed in size of the of left, preciselywhat to so ; but all trees. many division,and and large front, must under now right be ought tree, which, being the in top is to of perspectiveto application Ash, the and in We them. foreshorteningof of the those important in 256. ought centre the towards This also to the diminished sides The retire to the what trees, and the to but masses, evident. patterns foreshortened. place only this they representationsof our make pattern receding only a other have will (Fig. 130) Trees. the same of kind expressionof leaf, are of the the placed exercise others. for The Ash both in the the one leaf in same will shape On and are Trees. of the Olive arrangement and of of the Willows some the from similar, and, apart very 173 colour, scarcely distinguishable. we the of head 257. At have placed the Beech, In the of most large In the are so trees Beech, as isolated as and which have typicaldivision will we have we leaves of arrangements third our had been simple make applicable,and points is,lest the light the evenness, and in laying in so essential shade. leaves a to represent consequently a Fig. 137, of paratively com- Poplar, the and very difficult to them like that danger form to as except by separate leaf-like shapes ; and readilyproduced shade, review, their under of also in the Birch to brieflyexamine. such masses of trees is shade no longer with small shade, should be disturbed. 258. mass branch In the of shade, of Beech part upper and and in the of Fig. lower a is 140 small Birch, showing the represented a leaf spray way and in which 174 On FIG. Trees. 138. On FIQ. Trees. 13d. 175 176 the The On leaves treatment Black and in the Poplar, is very of the affords in of them branches example an entire and of Art, well as extreme of the as the branches. chief The acuteness the Lombardy in the White difference arises from tree twigs. and twigs similar ; but of the appearance the off from given are 'Trees. acter char- Poplar branching. X^t:^x,r^^^P7 "^"sJ FIG. The Black although White and elegant in form, Silver Birch The is but stem but for their of the it ages, Black branching, are with Birch, sometimes line the unrivalled. Birch, like that covered and also the exquisitegracefulnessof (Fig. 139) stands smooth, and as Poplars, and divergentin very 140. of most beautiful in especially some young striated trees, markings soils,it becomes ; On FIG. Trees. 141. 177 178 On deeply corrugated, like the Beech retains stem growth, as in Beeches, and English which Spruces to the place form Their division are the Stone Spruces the in Scotch the and difficult are The Fir, also must we usual form other most Fir, In divergence is resembling when the localityso carrying spines the to as ' be can Larches and the causes as tree they bear, strongly cones The Stone become grown, so age, represent truly. ' such trees. full to called aggregate. picturesque, often and fers, Coni- Scotch and considerable attain trees branch contrastingwith the shade of the cipal prin- themselves. by In this division solemn they masses, #nly a of the some Pine spike-likeleaves, properly assume at exception a Larches. these treated to Burnham artistic sentiment. Until large old grand the form whose Yew, greatlyassist 260. the and the The its entire throughout brieflyglanced trees, with forest principal individuals the Horse-chestnut. 141. thus seem and in observed Fig. have We 259. Oak its smoothness be may Trees. their Pine imposing very dark and heads high againstthe sky. In 2G1. methodical procedure generally, should trees the representing of masses their should Figs. them which has be adopted spines,however, position is vertical, the be 123 treated and with more 124. like The shade the twigs In here. be for expressing observed that preparation for preparation for are same recommended been it will the point, a very numerous as them grass in and On reticulate,each at as in c 262. the Trees. its carryingon In separate Chapter a in his this part of be induced manifestations there * The little tuft of will endeavour the in some spines, of wisdom It would for not be strong hope is, however, one form that he may beautiful so important a link organisms. even desirable, drawing essential 143. which created to assist drawing trees, leaving and lovingly, these study,earnestly great cycle of give rules we observed subject,in our to be FIG. to a practiceby summarising principlesalways to 263. tip Fig. 142.* student in the 179 all the if it different were kinds general principle almost possible, of trees : universal those of the Scotch themselves,especially Fir, are very beautiful objects,and serve as excellent examples for copying practice. with covered of Chinese When a thin wash white, the light and shade them become more on apparent ; but this should only be done in early practice. cones On 180 in its of one who About became the his him in was curbly his ' his master,' to did, trees by a mind. 'These their growth: with my his peculiar the senter shown which if I can drawing, I bright the to to author, of in he trees,' idea Park the shall he close the His trees. kinds success of unrivalled. The became Park in those Charmed and of laws growth he this, as ened hast- Forest, told repre- a complete, and his laws !' success some down sketching, his Her. crossed put the of almost 'obey trees, and of soon Park, TRUTH observe of foundation production still remains to ask and sketching and his up He questions thought down put gave by, when himself, to assist discovery. Nature, observe only different was the said also asking bright a an ciples prin- some Greenwich near ill-success, ' new of from then might a occasion, one gravel-pit his at then trees. fruitlessly sought which instead on large despair in and of Harding, had " sketch anecdote an drawing-masters work and go D. J. Art, recommended, he laws ' in guidance lithographic This in and by draughtsman a artist, young artists eminent as late the inquiring for giant a illustrate will we 1824, jear energetic, from which application, Trees. as a was work CHAPTER XXX. ' ON THE 264. trees are " long face them would must himself controlled in of in who of full their of their of watchfulness with work must of life, of knowledge of " stems drawing freedom " their strong his their the " growth, their manipulation abandon and their in he forest the whilst wind, expression free character, general the the feel of free so blast, that give of sort and in the DRAWING;. components varied waving arms TREE FOB beautiful so sturdily a PRACTICE wayward peculiarities. The 265. be must work as motion of some there which be will be the and paler c, at 266. 144) one are may to the be intricacy, The not side, then at first drawing defined have sight in intention then, with d, We and gested, sug- quasi- between significant marks,' " b, distinction here although insignificant, seem them, producing the or scribble. mere qualities gradation, a work. leaves constant Beginning, 143), make to exercises these must result careful exercises the practising real, intentional and 'a in student, and strokes aimed at on shade three, are " (Fig. evenness, shorter strokes the keeping and e, the other, second the composing nearly horizontal, so in first exercise so but as are to exercise (Fig. tilted, first give a somewhat 181 on On 182 angular appearance there purpose, secure This Practice repose, kind 267. A ; but in all must be such without of shade third which to. As "c., so the first this would Drawing. exercise ever shade, for whatof work evenness shade be may would cease the practisedfrom strokes essential conditions example would be for of cases be suitable for Oak-like would part of Fig. 139, by making still keeping the Tree for be much of shade suitable as will to be. trees. the upper shorter,but just alluded for Ash-trees, Beech, Birch, Poplar,"c. On "We 268. of projectingsurfaces and that shown modified the of and this should the exercises be incline should could so as in groups tion direc- surface ; practising Fig. "145, lines at the was greatly The a outer it be first one, the form to IV. of in mind repeated very often, the upwards, the markings. the direction In follow. Chapter outline or constantlyborne which should which be In of surface addition 183 expressionof line will often indicate a Drawing. trees. flat contour a by the to come now Tree for Practice a and like c a c, a ^ c "\"^ ffl X/),N FIG. and bend afterwards down drawn of power may with This little more In detail as be outer of d manner edges. These sizes, gradually increasing,so acquired of expressingthem d, always should be that the and perfectly, great facility. 269. a various in the their being emphasised at 145. shown followed the appearance Fig. 147, on be may it ; but at in at b b and A, B c is which assumes of tree form. given some c, by Eig. 146, by a simple outline,with additional which character considerable no is added, rotundityis On 184 Practice %"" for Tree ^"'^ ft*:" N^ Tri Drawing. ^ ,"" r r -'^ fX N ; . *^ ^ PIG. 11G. "fc 4~,- \ FIG. '147. . _ "TV. On to the given and Practice Tree for originaldisc-like shape be must which flexibility 185 Drawing. of A. It is this rotundity continuallyaimed at in exercises have been to put in doing expressionof foliage. the When 270. well outline these and we practisedseparately, together,and add let it be well parts intended are should stems borne impinge to a in 148. and branches mind, that ; as retire,the outline little in Fiff. 148. attempt may FIG. on must stems, being cylindrical, is shown shade the but of the shade, and be shaded of the most them this shade lightmasses also that accordingly. the This On 186 have We 271. operandi with Practice the point, however, are, for leisure for to help J. D. of British trees of as much Tree follow to a Art, or Landscape. to the and to own the the he work, brush ments instru- has student be may Lessons modus attempted powerful when further, author's a and pencil and and show successfully suitable subject the to The pen. representation, up Drawing. be may more Elementary Harding, Tree endeavoured thus which by for on Forest referred Trees, Trees by XXXI. CHAPTER WATER. ON to idea existence latter, of Shadow* of the caused by a metal, "c., and all incident is reflection absorbed, ought f to the upon is partial surface that ; the from the image or object polished a eye. cally, techni- speaking or, of is, ; for any the to on falls, light the solid of some a or the liquid, fable be At a of ' Dog the The Dog and his and his is quite a misnomer At angle an of 40" water reflects 60" " reflects only water 18 rays " 80" "" " " " out rays of every 1000. " 333 "" 891 22 65 " " " ,, " 721 " ; it Image. incidence perpendicular ' Shadow 1000. every are rays f The * where the For glass, water, thence in surface. meant as when confusing necessary falling such thrown being cases here beams surface, is polished a is or rays smooth upon In least from Reflection. of opacity some at difficulty arises that owing drawing, difficult, except is also water with but in water unnecessary 'reflection' By picture in former opacity, no 273. much reflections of study of transparency, and still ; perfectly the and mobility its the representation THE 272. " " TYNDALL. 187 out of On 188 274. When medium putting of tumbler For the and in its the Before Fig. 149, will be better angle be BOD. 277. simplest form for will our of this not complex ject sub- we optics is by a first,it and reflection " the need water, of laws : in place a it. learned be may flat simple had better periments ex- be absolutely an mirror the on necessary; few on a now, purpose suffice)laid proceeding further with explained that angle incidence of let A B nary (an ordi- table shall always are the o It is justso c, is and Thus, same. the angle,A experiment, of reflection level surface that it may the the representthe seen Or the takes the on understanding of be may sheet of water. representour it had refraction about place,as pencil obliquelyinto a seen observations hand-glass 27G. or one water, refraction(a rays)takes as are full surface,and calm the ourselves nevertheless, much studied but knowledge some of obliquelyfrom air into spoon water; present trouble 275. a light passes from as reflections water, and at of bending or by seen another, to breaking beam a Water. It of water. equal to the in angle, in Nature. be put thus (Fig. 150) before,representthe level water, and A o c :" and Let BOD A B, as equal Water. On angles. Further, o, and towards water, the line o be E would c let the at " fixing into sails. them Behind upon it these, masts, piece can now observe elevations, from and not higher. a the the see on the " pieces of may the paper place a crumpled cork, or book for to kerchief pocket-hand- retiring banks. 151. various shore and for of newspaper FIG. We the of water bits of wood edge, we and represent upright rocks, or looking c, would E sheet our oblong the on at 150. some for pins what o to now FIG. hand-glass put supposed imaginary spectator under an Returning D. be eye reflected see 189 or reflections from various looking-glasslevel, higher (SeeFig. 151.) 278. The picture an exact inverted or image in calm reproductionof water the is,however, object as we see Water. On 190 , reproductionunder it on the shore, but often new arrangement. For 152 though (Frontispiece), what We at are infinityof shall "We a could he facts not have to here of been wind, to and in water the confines water the the threshold. let there : is broken water of and reflections, beyond smooth on be inverted. must very go cognisantof it reflected in the the observed attempt hitherto breath be on be not readilysee only present entirely an spectatorviewing Fig. a So, also,the reflections of birds water. we instance, the roof, would under was a up come into millions S A S 8 FIG. of its surfaces,each bosom reflects. wave When in a Fig. 153, But, the to curved lines lines,which principalcurves as from make contracted the an its back image rendering artist or of all it a single of manifest. more in For attempting to paint a represented by the rough diagram in explanation simple,instead s. our at. A, as shall as carrying on becomes difficulty imagine us sunset, seen or consider we in colour, the instance,Jet wave little wavelet expanded an 153. we indicate in B. more will substitute the general a few direction of straight of the Water. On ; at E would c has what reflected be would be is here shown is s, whilst at D the chieflyon planes,B sky behind the the seen image of colour said, the been reflected be sky would the sunset and with accordance In 191 the tator, spec- of the sky at the zenith. What 279. for in the and is often wave in When, waves. water to a direction, and every as addition particlereceiving its colour becomes of infinite and Sometimes on tremulous to elongation of minor remember that in suspension, each light,and accordingly,the water plexity com- inimitable. lake there is what invisible in water, movement yet strong enough this * in quite colourless,owing held smooth a with covered variouslycoloured the is supposed, surfaces curved this, we to of ray of sides matter appropriatelycalls ton its difficulty, of curvature up in lakes is seldom found affectingthe made has particlesof earthy 280. direction diagram only one the only a part of Hamer- ' motion slightly a " entirelyinvisible elongate a reflection that It is reflection. we in onlyby conscious become can itself, of this 'invisible motion.' 281. to some Sometimes parts of wavelets, and the wind then 282. very gentle wind leaving other which every the water Although colourless,there will down come on lake, rasping its surface into myriads of a parts increases,the condition in 'ripple,' and a is in perfect calm. of the often becomes water in usuallyin leaden itself it some becomes water recognisablereflection As is a destroyed, in colour. may matter be considered which gives On 192 it decided a different all are in From 283. in it laws respecting with it are in rippling Nature. be after its of truly of lived objects their nature of desirable to and it either the that the on is its safe seldom to form wave or of presence in ignorance, our works of water, and those who, studied it impossibility the declare principal connected immediate we, tions reflec- the fads in the phases, truthful most time present and them, special and the criticise Awe, it. the amongst simple, in Loch respecting though that it, except varying the at living of near Perhaps and said that, varying it representing forms his is infinitely 284. and ready too having in few are Lucerne, cause. been evident be brook, Neither should by it this here representation a the will Lake from has varied so Rhine, colour what water, attempt The colour. Water. study, great skill is for has in of painter Mr. Francis many attained depicting these Powell, making years great them. less rest- who, them knowledge XXXII. CHAPTER ON THE 285. this by work in except the of study And, as sort of knowledge of creation pleasing talking of her their over blue far so or again blue, known recent any of student a advanced towards more of strange thing are not as is know, we a done and or not of be answered, great everything till next time, with well perhaps a other least part of in once three film all so of of sky brought and in the than every were watered, of works purpose rain-cloud sake we purpose if of any other by part purpose which her answered essential the in than in little is the evident essential every how for more sole many It sky. part just but ; the the is man a him, and 13 gratification. hands teaching material thereabouts, the the for it organization might, has and more is about There pleasing It * " Nature and some : more her. the intelligent the purest to be into put know which works, which be says him to and seem drawing-class subject. to attend days, the not the in That 2nd. stepping-stone first man, of mere could to highest does into brought usually utterly ignored is way. of is subject alluded casual people in it there Buskin general Because source that work in a That small 286. this seldom or most it is 3rd. a 1st. " teachers, most why reasons are SKIES. up left morning 193 On 194 evening mist and not producing after for dew. of any moment a Skies. day after scene principlesof of such still upon is not exquisiteand intended for stant con- it is perfectbeauty, that for us, and certain it is all done Nature is picture after picture,glory most the of this,there lives when our scene, glory,and working instead And quite perpetual our pleasure.' sky By 287. above space also,with clouds and infiniteness of shall some measure part of which to is in term various the blue artistic sense, an visible phenomena hints for the student a which respectingit we owe will in as enjoyment of and much, so that of yet little. so is surrounded, to with height of a is known what of various composed "c., and vapour, to earth The merely mean variety. world fiftymiles, which all their prepare observe 288. the give only such our we here not but, using us, the We do we the as fluids,such which, like other from forty atmosphere, air,aqueous as wards bodies, gravitatesto- the earth. Air, of these one is invisible, fluids, colourless,* elastic, easilymoved, rarefied,and and is but pure, generallymixed invisible and in the vapour state. 289. * as into. If Like with there we water, blue space, It is seldom in water is very air,the sky appears ceilingor vault, but look at When condensed. blue that like cannot we vaporous little water not " a or painted a so much Let this be well remembered. blow from its colour is a pipe of tobacco perceptibleonly in some fumes deepestdepths. On Skies. (unconsumed tobacco),the If or marble the this possible,it be it may rough will our. way, become blown drop about. When 290. the air is charged closer)through as fall quicklyto represent our much as bulk, its a so separated particles invisible is condensed with moisture its (i.e. which particlesbecome chill,it immediately assumes a it represent,in will its that visible form vapour. If the air happens invisible moisture, and clouds become and When cloud its atmosphere. or less there may made visible,in should constituents ago, but answered. we is then is charged float that the of was if it has a the storm, thunder- float the high or a asked yet been about moisture, amongst air,locallycondensed clouds. low surrounding atmosphere an invisible separately in themselves doubt it will same form in heavy, as have with this largedrops. formed, we with suddenly condensed, densityin proportion to float as heavilycharged and in Thus, then, which forms be fall to the earth a more to thick, opaque, according to us dense so extended or pellet a of cloud. of the some it into wool This with that it will float in the form it it may out distended so to light,relatively so of water roll cotton pulled be in the air. make means pelletof If it be of water. drop and distance, or some Let of clouds wool this by we thrown earth. that little cotton a form, be may as get we particleswill float in the form they will that 195 and How or why these liquid of the same many thousand fullyor years satisfactorily On 196 convenience For 291. in arranged of and groups, Ruskin's Mr. Skies. fullycomplete, it will do cannot we better than adopt though : not for further student the prepare usually are nomenclature and arrangement clouds study and fuller observations. Thus * the as divided or region of the stratus ; into an even the the blue 'mackerel' looked mountains of the are skies, of days in in Mr. often are and may and direction shape for time a quietnessand remarks, be of of * ' as They They or According to tails ' in they anything or almost the wind most ; whereas with streaked mares' by the are vapour and exquisite all other differ from which from touching arranged driven system laws certain are generalsystem the when says, yet perfect freedom The by Ruskin having a plan there though have ' fine weather.' of formed never never " perspectiveretirement, present a appearance. clouds as delicate vulgarly known and rain-cloud.' the sky is commonly parallellines,and sometimes, seen of region of region,or upon region, upper Europe. lines open several shapes they central the of at least 15,000 feet' multitudinous speckled after their be may highest motionless " region,or region of the lower CIRRI regions or the ; convenientlyconsidered be may spaces cirrus elevation below "which three the The ' 292. atmosphere other clouds, cannot break, like a relative government.' of the wind these generallybe clouds, though appear multitude may motionless. they may, convenientlydesignatedas determined they Owing as the themselves to same 'cloud-flocks.' their author The 293. considered They known are in pilingup so the also huge the as masses miles some we perspective, in to stand were of takes some of place in Sometimes and for gentle wind, it may almost float travelled elongated masses cirro-stratus. which and Figs.154 and It must clouds, so much seen shapes and If them. by we drons caulof very miniature a grand shapes on other be piled up, by a is then are at hundred a called cumulo- great elevation a Euskin gives them the a of the piling up of clouds, height of 20,000 feet,and of the them. not as will sketched, will give only a be supposed, however, chief agent in the only or electric and 155, here rise to effects of travel upon is the have tance dis- a so surrounded were Mr. imperfect idea sometimes 294. at of 'cloud-chariots.' poeticname appropriately rough true often are often are perhaps fiftyor If these very They slowly away, gradually changing stratus. The other. their motionless, till,moved elongated, and called the fact of from of cumulus becomes are rain-cloud. true of these miles, it they the amongst on should mass appear form, till,having its floating forget their formation huge a time a the of visible they as going we may mountains. high our and be STRATUS, entire,except seen dye-house,and a boilingwater, what be is and each over liable to what masses cumulus, away, are formation, and those cirri large that they cannot of in including all as lying between vapour region, or CLOUD CENTRAL 19'7 Skies. On the change of formation that and the wind shaping of temperature arisingfrom conditions, for in some cases the cloud 200 On is the up of the wind. cause from his window* the soon the third rain-cloud of the be not (probably)warm air had division cloud dailybeauty of in necessarily the middle not rain, have than entirety these latter and the They often be indistinct. moving in along from floatingover and a the him mountains cloud * of it is clouds of sides, in seen definitely The of nearness of which seen is rendered in definitive form wind. it may not can- edges fringed, At be miles seen the towards times, other away, spectator; envelop him, completely conceal ten feet away may be from him, pass away, Occasionallyamongst like seen as indicated in Under Kinder Scout. crawlingslowly about, must deposit moisture, if landscape entirelyunwetted. a The its lower landscape may than It spoken outline is columns, and sunny presentlyit leave mist high mountain, everythingmore and this so being easilystudied. the which twisted, by the a not characteristic phenomena mist, the by Sometimes 'and sometimes viewed is more definite outline traced, and is is attributable proper. of the only thin thought it. to be the rain-clouds preventssome re-form aerial greys for their dark distance,can sometimes are rain-cloud other passed. English landscape. a mostly pure to their been which to state of rain ; far from a watched arrangement first region alreadyreferred and, owing their this that of that when often following each region, possiblyat supposed has particularplace,and one pleasant to contemplate,yet most author of vapour, masses as The 295. the The disappearat valley, again as Skies. " huge Fig. 156. monster Skies. On Fig. 157 etched was down Mount, looking As there were to on clouds no a To the ocean-like an above regionof morning or steaming vapour in evening, rain-cloud without the which means of the forms In 297. of has been which to to this In is the the firmament contemplation; 'Dost the constant let know though sible, utterlyimpos- inquiry,to scientific phenomena, also of is covered treads the are ' inquiry be reverent the balancings of on his heart the that their with heavens ever-changing material the conviction past findingout.' he colour of work the infinite study,so filled with but thou to be venience con- allusion already ascertained which on student of a for no exhibitions of advanced explain luqidlywhat objectsfor lips, days If the earth and tion modifica- for is divided, it would subject alone in these they necessarilyimperfect and marvellous many nature. are brief to the as objects. for satisfactorily account and painterpossesses firmament study,the cloud. effective principalregions,into which, the made even " of fixed of form most frequentlypresent themselves. devoted and the white the atmosphere of all countries far the by giving,this descriptionof or afford beautiful, and those surfaces,and open the perpetualin as are on in the water, condition actually assuming phenomena valuable lightback belong all over moist and everything that visiblyaffects are clouds. nearlyblack. valleys,or risingfrom Pike on of mass to reflect the the taken of drifted smoke, heat-haze,local mists phenomena These photograph side of the rocks, they are to the shade 296. from 201 on for his clouds?' 'HIS ' ways CHAPTER ON IT 298. this book have accessories, and If the not the and severe he " living model, How certainly if the from man still in or from it this necessary Nature motion, attempt on his of patiently study will draw to supplementing student in features part previously to if " large in a to torical His- regular from the Anatomy. discovered be the seeks as and may this he Artistic draw of wise other- figure cast with fore there- aspect through the of picture. a picture, moderately a the the go is to teaching Art; in only relationship must of course the Landscape of wishes prominent that to treated principal as ANIMALS. observed subordinate a subjects AND chiefly student in it been here are than FIGUBES reference figures make DRAWING may has 299. XXXIII. of figure a scale, either suggested of course training. Hence, and studied apart practice, the draw with it bad 300. should Figure-drawing When power all from may perfect be figures occupy made the is the an quickly more for most a of specialty, and knowledge else, that, by accuracy, figure-drawing be all gained false to sentation, repre- intolerable. important place 204 in the On foreground of 205 Landscape, they require a proportionate a of attention amount Animals. and Figures Drawing detail. and individuality to Speaking generally,rocks, trees, foregrounds, "c., of principalelements pictures,and the the spent on when even only is required,there will demand When it is and yet are What introduced or activity, The be What introduction the governed by in the former any other ? of figuresin of as The will with cover or a should to work ments, arrange- must, of and ? serve for the idea course, perspective: to relationship Composition); in the and the sketch-book of his the figure making will be right introduction for Landscape all sorts of dent stu- used are Fig. 159. way and living if the fingerthe figureswhich best notes of stronglyfelt more the birds in even Perhaps the of drawing a Fig. 158, draw they whether composition on figuresor be, Why to position,posture, and importance 302. of use to size. objectsin in peculiarities positionsor or surroundings (see Chapter latter what character study. have purpose, laws to as ought the answer repose, and is subordinate a general this purpose animals, figures or will best of ? only and make to that study the other. their careful attention proposed of difficulties and animals, a primary consideration they be to figuresoccupy position in Landscape work, which kind to be devoted ought in Historical figuresare as and amount same one But 301. Landscape, are to obtain purposes memoranda the power is to in figures,in every the be to stantly con- pocket varietyof On 208 Drawing costume, and circumstance, deliberate effort inquiryshould to " this. express of bend If what figure lie ? It will often line,or touch consider we others, many have aimed but seldom and of well should the at looking directlyat nature, parts of whole be them shall be a the dark, the in a or in first a spirit, aim bo must scarcelyperceptible subtle some works D. of that in they their detailed any drawn as disappointed; but in his admirable in pictureare animals forms as in bodily or be when one likeness figurestaken ( felt observe a* a dencies, ten- seen we it to and facial than find to expect Cox, appear they would If, when alone. Turner, David Harding, picture,rather figures,we we then shall find we attempting looking Prout's studies and vitality, found be always truly expression. They of and the more opportunity expressing their figuresand at general way, when whenever notes does Stanfield, Copley Fielding, J. and with of colour. arrangement 303. such making In be, of that charm and in And occur. may Animals. position,combined larger scale a on and Figures keeping' to as and harmony. 304. of Some elementary be and already been figureshave In all of this book. ' cases blocked in,'so in respect no this figuresin As * such Prout's A number rules a to as work work of these as may are applicableto given both figuresand their secure examples Prout's not in the be can earlier drawing chapters animals correct be the should proportions, better than the Microcosm.* readilyaccessible reproducedin Lessons on to Animals. the On student, a few simple illustrations 161, and which They 162. suggest blocks Fro. FIG. In are Fig. 163, somewhat the work in few but 209 Figs. 160, lines, main shape. 160. 161. softened FIG. and Harding, rounded, they may FIG. 14 in given are expressedby are after J. D. for which Animals. Figures and Drawing the block-like so be intended. 163. 162. as to shapes accord with CHAPTER XXXIV. CRITICISM. ON No 305. criticising, critics are to they say what don't would opinion one anxious to truth get side to F. truth. made of than work of kind truth Criticism, by of modes and a student criticism to more himself get seek to except criticism of Art, taste. of its And whether which only the we result a gift and intuitively nature and of a or rules than is the instantly in to and knowledge practice, taste arts, has inquiry Safe ' is indispensabl indulged rather from correct of that works. own principles by be knowledge his on can should work be For * says, preparation or other most It should procedure. ; Ms " like his seems Eobertson special capacity a on has "/ every byx person a and Art, W. know they everybody side ready sensible accuracy his be are No about over of it, only almost but will mistakes the other or way the to Geology, or about better. question out with- uncompromising asked, many know to to venture much great ought Chemistry on A like. who persons know Exhibition most when who, persons Art an the usually and those they through goes person and meant result select its sparingly rather than pass ment, judgArt accurate of the from a the of that history correct faculty culture which 210 " " by is Criticism. On and true in beautiful 211 is false which that preferenceto ugly. or Whether 306. historical an of the work the will In the depend largelyon of case in any appearances hours, that in the work is great danger should we is the to sensible criticism. hear with of supposed few a such instances to examine ledge, know- thought, artist,having put however quite painful to thoughtlessremarks and silly his critic his unjust It is reply. criticism public to the presence attitude judicial,and strictly of evidence,but kind, it should always is under it be review this knowledge a applicationof when criticism, especially work the be condition, and whose of the on a of thoughtful great artists. In 307. are painter there propose ignorantpigmies, as they sit in judgment works varied known difficulties, totallyun- the canvas, the In we so course deliberate that of means to man honest battle the to no able and of much critic,and particularevent the an in the in locality that the work result expressions on be, has of error victorious and may of remember probably the of knowledge our landscape,too, a one of positionjustlyto judge a circumstances history and represented. in are we such of implies not considered has the to only of the character, Further, in evidence. happens critic is the be of whether an the adverse author opportunityof reply or defence. When, 308. a work with of the students, we as art, it is desirable to central or main idea have make of to form an ourselves it, and then opinionof acquainted to consider Criticism. On 212 whether the artist has not or difficulties that 'There 309. that it must the embody its under * thought,that dominion own the mark is fresh a inference that general body be may of truth to means a of creative product Science the fresh for knowledge, knows been the impulse to A and beyond itself, enjoying to * This view article in the of British each work of till the Fine directlyto full the the character QuarterlyReview for within to that in search no activitysave no lias end that accompanies ably expressedin January, 1877. Art is is itself. universe points a as of art truth ; the satisfaction of Fine give a is absorbed whole Art more them use its end of the a can word, every work pursuitof rest no he of thoughts for caring to attainment new further urges the a to them thought, having joy of subdued. In comprehension which to And thought only himself from thoughts " two scientific from quite independent drawn end. remoter In of value a general expression,without more a for him the feeling. new intellectual universe, the artist confines possess in formed un- a second creativeness, each values the step towards the whole which of of matter internal character Science While exhibit it must mind required to distinguishaesthetic production. as dead the to and nature to this then, in addition is and spiritto seize,shape, vivify, external of every these marks firstof The impression presented universes creative. characterize which creative a human of the power subdue fine art.' of reallygreat work marks two are work, whether simple, or great and and be imitative that work his surrounded have may the fairlyovercome fullyand an Criticism. On exertion 'every of completed 213 of mastery thought over matter.' Although 310. of nature, It of is should the with the injure and such views the work 311. We Euskin, in artists, but act, has also it in discussion, condemns, elegant should should writings dicta, have give its the on fashion in no reasons. place ; and John works and making equally and critic, presumption a knowledge, unmeasured Art in we cynicism. the mischievous Obiter people. as most if ourselves, large into that become whether damage reason, we assuredly, for ; we think unfortunately it that minds our not, a imitative when sense unjustly, develop only not in or early some act. without his be measure, criticism or soon our of was of in must highest Art of in but of some creative author may cannot remarks severe living mind, a art the ignorantly its or in object indulged sound a which of of great a only so work a criticism and is nature approach criticise we it yet partakes in sometimes and measure, work fine a a an of generous un- precedent amongst criticism criticism, as learned un- well when PART II. XXXV. CHAPTEE PERSPECTIVE. ON INTRODUCTOKY MANY 312. be without things most able the need persons to trouble how make only uncertain of of Perspective boxes, helpless they eyes appearances draw to attempt books, as and the learning the with anybody correctly see objects, such rectangular that imagine people surely must KEMARKS. or few a cover dis- to doors, the but ; are in of Perspective matter of seeing. The 313. simple, extremely the fundamental technical is mathematical It understood, confusion in its In from be may application forms 314. and principles of understood its rules difficult,and to tax may by a child irregular the powers ; and of are but plicate com- an able be well mind. is as important there respecting is it that the often much as a term should and misapprehension science, both theoreticallyand application. nine what cases out of they really every are; ten objects different appear Perspective, therefore, 215 may be On 216 brieflydefined enables used as Perspective, out When his and certain the evolved and from ; whilst which the work in true inclination of any his much of Perspectivegrows An 31G. out architect which he intends fact. Of these outline, and the of the act of often intended will 'data' the thus, his as objects themselves, the drawing. requiresa view erect, before they have to he perspective. his from made principal what he are of pencil-in-hand which observations level vanishingpoints, 'observations,' accuratelymade, form out an ings build- the as These will work one when some say, " observations,together with requireto get the the of Perspective. Nature with In other, the object observations,such him divided Technical as object, in the he determines furnish be others. rules from the buildings, these measurement, by architects artist sketches recedinglines,by "c.; different appear and by artists, used Nature from makes on eye they they as science which Perspective may of the of the application an he " by Perspectiveis artist sketches grows the as represent objects when Perspective,as into Artistic the representingthings spectator,and a Practically,Linear 315. case of art they reallyare. Avhat from eye of to us the as to the appear Perspective. buildingshe will of any buildings, existence requireto in have 'measurements,' "c., together 'elevations,' 'ground-plans,' with certain 'data' (tobe hereafter explained);and he will be able these, by the rules of Perspective, his edifice 317. as The it will actuallyappear purpose of when to from show erected. Perspectivecovers much more Perspective. On than representation of the "c. buildings, with " size the form according whorls and 165), with the so, causes drawing they the an which arm The is or the sprigs or FIG. top In sides and PIG. 164. of the tree it is figure drawing foreshortening of a 165. large as equally finger-nailto that leg. a work the with little of in at the the before comes the size fact nearest. are and position,and in fail, because leaves applicable, from of It persons to trees make those is many form boxes, as in it this such 164 also, of its Even is tree. forgetting that to leaf every the irregular, that or (Figs. entire an with do to according Oak of regular forms, its distance. to perspective; as has object, regular every eye it ; 217 of Perspective, then, is to translate FACTS into Linear and appearances. There 318. Aerial ; the of objects as they on Skies.) Hence as former they are should we surrounded everythingwe by by the never " at. Perspective, with the represented by lines, Perspective look of itself concerns affected are kinds two are and that Aerial or we the latter (See Chapter atmosphere. forget appearances constantly are Linear " in almost CHAPTER AETISTIO ON WHAT 319. is Perspective' is XXXVI. here the PEESPECTIVE. termed method constantly Nature from illustrations with the be must directly ) FIG. In the relative order fix to perspective * be placed in Perspective. may cubic fold hints it in and given, are simple very view of Here 166. ample, ex- cube, a the cube* but only parallel, not put thus where more models only the One : " the the of front the the it from of the on a the student better in readily may Cutting the lines dotted all be be affording greater variety. of great square eye point, level spectator. model, should " exercises made of half that are, A set service, it of as then ; with first mine deter- regard which the with board easily (see Fig. 167). would front vanishing larger before cardboard, through Fig. copying height the is not cube-^-tho A a drawing 166. draw in in some parallel in seen used respecting beginning 'Pictorial or and ; . as Artistic' ' eye, to it in parallel but always Artistic On it. opposite to and Next B. from ascertain B, and A front this of the as draw it of apparent height parallelto parallelview its of the view at A B. important an back book be object may line placed in drawn in be defined without becomes once to moving a the panoramic. limited extent the If eye. The optional, 168. the limited This representation angle of vision such representing irregularforms, when A measurement the would 60", especially in exceed right-angledforms. less of clearlyvisible vision,* though not A of from principal plane parallelto FIG. should lines by pencil-in-hand having one moves, eye angle the A spectator,and the C) 219 draw point spectator,like Fig. 168, manner. simply this Towards (see Appendix Perspective. is as mountains, trees, or clouds. the little below be should heightof in the is the Fig. 169 320. drawn in the Fig. 170 321. Where Fig. 171, to same manner from the front determines be drawn there are front when seen left of the Avould all the as the line from the back previous case, chair in and eye cube same spectator,and square, obtained of the side. in the manner. same parallel faces, first be should The the model. the width several planes placed a The as drawn, " * Known as the ' cone of visual as rays.' (See Chapter XXXVII.) in and FIG. 169. FIG. 170. FIG. PIG. 173. FIG. 173. 171. Artistic On 222 then vanishing point and the as on, instance, a to Perspective^ in the Some previous cases. it would flightof steps " correctlywithout draw of back distance a mined deter- objects as, for " almost be fixed line ble impossi- vanishing point, VP /^ Fro. whereas of with point,and a procedure,the 322. When draw to the one is made another, complete by block one spectator than best work the behind. 174. or as front means simple mode of this quite easy. object stands in block Fig. 172 first,and nearer or to 173, afterwards the it is to Artistic On In 323. be may other. is shown Fig. 174 when Perspective. how in transparent,and represented When the drawn, the in FIG. the same from width proportionate 324. In each which A, been representedas with all the seen receding cube, has in the bisects latter and foregoingexamples the below lines vanishing point opposite each been E, of the next of the behind rately accu- by using 175 vanishing point, and diagonal line sented reprenumber a readilyfound be may how retirement middle be may Fig. 175 proper first,or others cubes 223 F gives the squares. the eye, and slantingupwards to figure the the eye. If object has consequently towards the the objects, 224 On Artistic Perspective. however, be placed above like the cubes upper receding lines the towards The the in Fig. 176, will slant downwards the horizontal large railwaystation,seen The 325. presents the remains spectator, but the room, example The of farther its true shape, sides,togetherwith the pictures, are ceiling, the floor and all retiring planes ; consequently the retiringlines bounding " towards the point oppositethe a which govern fender, and the the two but not the door and these may not are be in the rule the distant nearest same below same lines of those slanting are The slantingupwards. will it above are downwards, those it all them vanishing point, lines which sofa, chairs, chair,as plane. It remarked, however, that the ordinary rooms the 177 to being parallel of the eye that of point. a instructive end tend the fact a one given in Fig. room an and from from of lines to parallel perspective. representationof of illustration good a this recedence FIG. 176. line. iron-wrought covering end, affords eye, is seldom spectator cannot get satisfactory, far enough 226 back, so having to as The a Artistic see the wide too be On very long readiest perspectiveis of the the without room angle ; unless, indeed, the to representan ment apart- it, and to the further parallel end of the vanishing point, ruling through in shown as in apartment shape),fixing the backwards, room of begin by drawing to ruler placing the end one. way (itstrue room distant visual a Perspective. the each small then corner diagram (Fig.178). FIG. 178. are representedwith thus the such large objects, When 320. their indicatingthat they spectatorhas what Hitherto 327. receding lines and Fig. we which have were 180 there which is not would not is a on a plane recedingplane on the the eye, in as ourselves parallelto the slanting upwards, Fig. 179, bird's-eyeview. concerned horizontal, and vanish as lines the below is "known right anglesto at receding are trees,buildings,"c., as of with ground plane, the the the only spectator. top of receding A B c In D, lines of which level of the eye, but far above it, On Artistic 227 Perspective. FIG. 179. FIG. 180. as shown these by the lines would point. Figs.181 dotted meet and lines,E F. is called an 182 are further The ' point accidental examples. ' in which vanishing Artistic On 228 The rough illustrate this. sketches In each Perspective. and (Figs. 183 case 184) recedinglines the may better formed by FIG. 181. the a divisions of the vanishing point because 'coursed' horizontal layersor stones that are felt to be would be buildings have 'courses;'but retiringtowards level with always their the the stones eye, in retiringmarkings FIG. ,7 183. 230 On the on road, in the bottom that the of the the lines of infer we that the views it recedes. as road are the Angular when objects have in as 186, where both the Fig. 185, it will be right and also in the the term the used tator, spec- as sides cube there FIG. cases Fig. that seen left-hand of line, PERSPECTIVE. angle presented towards an because all these Oblique Perspectiveis or conscious the horizontal In the spectator. ANGULAR 328. are far about Fig. 184, is down-hill. the case we In retiringbelow road to parallel are consequently : rises the evidentlyterminate is in this line,which window road Perspective. former, would horizontal the above Angular tire, re- must 185. be points towards vanishing two which the receding lines will tend. In 329. Nature, when to of the drawing objects they are spectator,it operation,thus (1.)First line,as A B, E F, and is well FIG. 186. oblique to adopt a methodical mode : " determine the length, and draw the front Fig. 187. (2.)Determine and thus from* draw (3.) Ascertain the them the distance of laterally the lines c D indefinitely. relative height of the eye above the Angular On 232 cube, and This that at height line is known the as .Perspective. draw H. line a is used L., and the across paper. for placingthe at which vanishing pointson. (4.)Ascertain and lines,B F with horizontal the a H. L. which thus B In line),and figurewill be this adopting little consequence at an method the side which the from it will away on sides the points will be drawn to ; and Nature, it is from sides of the object retire It must not. spectatoror will be vanishing point rapidly,whilst on the be near side which denly sud- If the equally, the tant equallydis- be each on they meet further L. H. retire so be must drawing the the retires retire of whether equal angle not until them them completed. observed, however, that does produce receding lines other of on the junction will give the vanishing points all the the angles retire (by comparing respectively D, This " accurately the side of the spectator. it is desired Suppose 330. to representanother FIG. cube that which has already drawn, been F, and (Fig. 188),bisectingE line,will give the line, as drawn 188. immediately behind at a diagonal line continuing to proportionate distance K, from to the left-hand the top of which vanishing point,and of a the the from A receding next line must the second tical ver- be cube On "will be completed, in process may 331. above Angular If and proportion with exact be carried further the object partly below to any FIG. 189. FIG. 190. be the 233 Perspective. so extent, placed eye, as the first. we as as to in This Fig. 189. be partly ordinarilysee buildings (Fig. 190), the receding lines, as before in shown, 234 On Angular will Perspective. to appear slant spectivelytowards case be. may in this several will the Fig. the in the familiar Figs. 192, 193, in the various throughout that its Fig. 176. rules may be 194, woodcuts many in well as of as buildings this work. object is an placed so not are parallel below as vanishing point, above the inclination is known in what meet accidental an they ground plane (levelground), will they other in recedinglines the to when objects, as and When 332. illustrate representationof household the as and each on re* up L., will 191 shown as appear seen or H. applicationof these The or single cube, placed are down H. of L., the according to object,as the already referred to in 1 327. From 333. have \ the here Artistic that been when the facts (which proceed as in with near any his an be which respecting will has artist Perspective would as made Perspective,it certain with remarks in be obtained Technical data),he sketch may easily,and approximationto ordinary seen truth circumstances On FIG. Angular FIG. 192. FIG. 235 Perspective. 194. 193. would of required; whereas, where be rules,the perspective watch be Even of sure when drawn, in is be must its proper complicate a these the we in draughtsman And representation. do of on the the of grammar), ready determine one an direction of already drawn. a line mechanism mind he supposed of they are the human 334. to exist in and, sees, apply to buildingsor great service far so of the as lines these must cubes of mind the alone, for drawing trees,animals,and when figure. It may be clearlyunderstood contained remarked, that when and in this put can chapter,he perspectivethat is necessary landscapeartist. These of various forms, and rigidityshould clothed of to test the accuracy or concerned, delineates accurately. Neither aids be (like application,to constitute,in fact, part which by necessarily not for instant They always artist,and intelligent mental are the accurate auxiliarylines, in the be will rules obtainingan they should paper, be to altogether not vanishingpoints,receding lines,"c., may be drawn he accuracy. "these these although then even greatlydependent are knowledge the on constantly objectshas of rules where auxiliarylines, the rules knowledge no place,and group simple and Fig. 195, greatly assist there anythingapproachingabsolute which to apply,as on student get every part in to cannot Perspective. Angular On 236 with is capable. be practice the in will have to the broken, science and all the artistic rather they hints acquiredall practicalwork lines,after all,are are has student the but than should feelingof which the of a the skeleton art. Their afterwards the be student CHAPTER ON of little service the simplest wearisome to of various of rulers be before seen he be drawn other a compasses, to as without a tion, scale, eleva- these, by the aid From data. Nature, truly according drawing correct the the rules student developing of mode of with may have may an important building here of often also that in its elementary science the are erected, and is be labour of what presentationsas architectural knowledge idea some such some object by an Perspective, will in have may cannot from is obtained. the is involved drawing and and measurements that in measurements and Nevertheless, shown, student object plan, labour a by architects, used Perspective, as array ground PERSPECTIVE.* TECHNICAL TECHNICAL 335. some XXXVII. stages,f And of the first terms illustrated will we in used in Diagram name, this 1 explain, afterwards and science, in various OF VISION. CENTRE GROUND PLAN. STATION POINT. STATION LINE, PICTURE LINE, OR LINE, OR BASE GROUND OR CONE * before f In OF It must be remembered problems that this the is not OF RECTION, DI- LINE. RAYS. POINTS. student a LINE DISTANCE VISUAL VANISHING SIGHT. going through these whilst working. him OF OR LINE. HORIZONTAL LINE. ELEVATION. POINT as " PLANE. PLANE, works, and : GROUND PICTURE some should treatise on place models Perspective. 338 Technical On is the PLANE GEOUND THE Perspective. ground 239 which on the plan is placed. PLAN. GEOUND so make to as be the square be (Fig. 196) of ground plan FIG. Fig. 198 when of 203, or a circle The on The house. cube, the pyramid, a viewed with (Fig.197) one is the cylinder. a ground plan of three and angular perspective, in like left manner into be 197. cubical might, by Figs. 199 or forms, rules the 200 ; and developed into Figs. 202, 204. PLANE PIOTUEE picture' " which the of FIG. the clay, lifted were marks the 196. might 201 THE is the the the " 'plane of delineation,'or plane (whetherof glass,paper, drawing quite indefinite as or house a base, and square a Perspective,be developed Fig. on ground, spectator. cone shows in seen a if or ground plan of is the soft some it,that impressionwould ground plan the the parallelto pressed on foot ; the object having any side of the place on would ground or its foot be impression on an ground plan from away If the " ' or 'projection in extent,,and transparent. . in canvas, is to be made. working may 'the "c.) It .is be considered FIG. FIG. FIG. 198. 199. 200. FIG. 201. FIG. 202. FIG. 203. Technical On 242 THE line PICTURE LINE, forming the the on THE edge of the is the ELEVATION a front cube, as of the well as POINT is the SIGHT OF ing rest- its object,as an A seen is the square ground plan. 204. point the on picture plane called is sometimes and Sight Point/ THE of Point, OF OENTEE is which eye of spectator. exactlyoppositethe spectator's eye, ' Line, is the pictureplane, and upright view FIG. the Base or ground plane. elevation of THE Line, Ground or bottom in directly when Perspective. is that exactly opposite to the or VISION spectator the " and point the ray. the pictureplane point of sight is sometimes visual principal on " called i. the e. the Sight TecJinical On Point Station is centre of the visual LINE, of the spectator's is called in various works either Line ' between the It picture. of Direction,'or Distance ' spectator'seye is the same the as and ' the principal ray.' THE drawn the across the THE If he spectator's eye. CONE Angle picture,always ; if he be low high (imaginary in Nature) LINE HORIZONTAL with distance 243 of Distance. or line the Line,' is Point or STATION THE simplythe and picture, the from eye is POINT STATION THE Perspective. of Vision, view any each side of angle objects. It the only necessary is Line at up, then is but EAYS--This the " exactly on high level a the which another we H. to Direction. This for term GO0, i. e. 30" on limitation representingregular bodies, and when L. comfortably can usuallylimited of line a it is low. then down, VISUAL OF be and is is does apply to mountains, trees, "c. not THE VANISHING in which lines POINTS all horizontal oblique are to the of array but Diagram terms it will 1, showing Author in showing the or bs a made sight clearer by elementary teaching, and in same profile,and receding line. first simple appliance line Accidental in meet the horizontal at may When meet. ground they below horizontal the on recedinglines vanishingpoints,above This points are midable, for- appear reference used Diagrams also laid down the by and 2 as to 3, flat a diagram. 336. must Before urge the we proceed student to to make work the himself problems, familiar we with . O O C. Centre of Vltloa Station Una Ground of Plane DIAGRAM Station DIAGRAM 2. Point 3. Direction Point of part every the working, larger It the will be or the and station and To 'data the ' the in made in all the facilitated. greatly be in success scale, to In and much other perspective ground the centre the plan, end (one of of problems horizontal which the is picture), the are data. diagrams shown are the direction of the result that line, the his as given. ground form thereby be observed and render diagrams, should here line point given, and those picture line, will diagrams than Perspective. three these figures following these Technical On 246 broad in and thin lines. ; explanations the working simple, more lines in dotted; Technical On EXPLANATION HOW TO first Always receding at all lines e. which at will be is will point the H. they the near gently,or c tre (cen- (stationpoint) mark s left of and right line, on These c. are touch to are the the H. plane away, from away the the according L. of its the the to spectator: vanishing point if the of vision ; but centre far vanishing points for 45". suddenly nearly parallelto be the line retires its vanishing s|"ectator, of centre vision,yet on L. To find the line at s, then line forms with off set for any vanishing point horizontal thus point on compass c angle of an line retires if the the points are lines will Receding angle POINTS. ground line,horizontal space distance The " 4. Points. the Distance i. with line to the the horizontal NOTE. Place 247 VANISHING AND the lay down vision),and of POINTS of direction. line and DIAGRAM OF DISTANCE FIND Perspective. the G. set off L. the H. for various student diagram the lines,A D should L., which a angle which the the line give the will that line. DIAGRAM In this it the on (ground line); produce till it meets vanishingpoint of line, first draw B work E means F, may each 5. by which be. found of these vanishing points are various shown, but the lines separately. On Beginning with with of GO0 the base line vanishing point for The line line the the (50") to give the v. The the the at it a the base at L. It has is draw line a the ground is the ishing van- ground line, the at it to the be draw s angle same L., which H. 35" with v. that seen the at P. the will to the left. the ground line, L., at H. an e. line F, being at an ground line, is nearly parallel distance evident the line to a give the considerable required be to the its drawing Of course vanishing point the from on inclines left,on already ground points in or b, which 50" with It will be observed, that " point point will give the a line from there of centre s is not room at the an to this sheet. on NOTE. will line to the left at 40", a H. angle of an 10" with will be 10" angle of the with draw extend will will only picture,as show 40" spectator,and, therefore, that will be 60",and a. the s line which Lastly,it to line is at E from of left at from of the line at d. p. angle of 35", angle therefore which L., angle of an right,and line therefore s (G. L. ) ; angle an the line. forms D from therefore the line from point for H. angle of an it till it meet produce The the 249 form to line to the a the line at is at B line,therefore and draw s found line ground or it till it touches produce Perspective. A, it will be line horizontal the TecJinical been line at the distance an if a to the angle points. of 45" ing vanish- right, the vanishing the horizontal observed, that line whose line. lines have retiringfrom their vanishing 250 On Technical Perspective. DIAGRAM In the whole foot, the to a or station lines words, with the to To work side of the Picture Plane. From Sight. To ft. from will be Point and then intersection a line towards the to B), and then a D parallelto measure line or the E from front of draw a to rule line will parallel first of 4 B 4 ft. measure ft. further touch from the Point (D E), Direction line of the direction, is to back laid just Centre or Distance off the be right angles line off 4 ft. from will cut the lines to the of the Line A touching at the to which rule B A draw perspective. and A the square Sight, (A B), square lying on (G. L. ) ; then Line able invari- an spectator. spectator,or distance I ; or, at of the obtain and problem, then, the Ground or ft. 4 side of the Point picture, problem. of its sides will be the the TJiis is parallelto one left side of the the Picture course if distance, spectator, or, in plane of of square inch an of Vision. the it in the next consequently,according 1 ft. to the off 4 apply " of point point of sight. pictureplane, two picture (c). for the ft. to the left of the down, will retire on the is the Centre c of its sides one scale is of directlyfrom it is clear that it, and to ft.,and perspectivea pictureplane, 1 to the 5 ft. the will in figuresthe right angles to at we draw Now being recede are law, and ground, L. towards they vanish To these point (s),10 When other H. of 6. of mark (which B of tance to Dis- to the left (A), Point The 2. required; complete the then square in H OS "*"v.~ GO v\ I I \ \ TecJmical On 252 Perspective. DIAGRAM To in draw perspectivea with ground, its spectator,and ft. beyond of 4 square side nearest 1 7. ft. ft. to 6 and the lying on the left of the parallelto the picture plane. First the on 6 ft. to the measure line ground 4 square, lines to ft.,to the in -this picture plane, mark in the Point B c at But drawing A, from will intersect Point ft. in the 1 ft. to the 2, which square beyond A, and the line A the receding the as picture,or right of size of draw B Now picture c. mark the and and A of Direction Line the draw to c, at 1 ft. left of B, as will intersect the picture as before, thus proving of the rule. the as just at ft. to the 1 to Distance E, 1 as 1 ft. in the 1, which rule the accuracy lines of the picture(at D). Or, at F, and line then is to stand case Distance (G. L.) B, and centre left of the figure required drawn the also back give the is a the square, intersection retiring for necessary line,G H, thus completingthe square in as required. perspective DIAGRAM To one draw side right-angledparallelogramof a (4 ft.)being parallelto plane, its nearest Mark off 8. 2 side 2 ft. to the ft. to the and touching right of right of ft. 4 the the by the 6 ft., picture spectator. spectator,on the Technical On then and L., 0. B, and parallelogram is A from A, which will from A the and draw intersect the line the line and also of the to the original the Diagram lines explained, In G. The L. in vanish as at A front diagonal the B and lines Distance explanation. the Ground forming an extend the rule draw lines the Points. G. first for, as for plans, from the width laid form an Point Vanishing has for down to of line diagonal 45" of plained ex- draw happens its been already been with the G. L. Points. the whence to the angle Distance : of Line, 1, thus and L., ground then, ; line diagonal point, back c to distance 7 ; picture Point just their perspective this the Diagram the right perspective. simple very G. have from 1, according as the is 6 the with in be always and ; in that the (in perspective) ft. the to the as Distance 6 D, Now ft. to 6 to represented of square 45" of angle will 5 at c worked be find A diagrams centre square, line a ogram, parallel- the c. mark long, 253 of centre, parallel E be Diagram 3. B D three The " 1, 2, and of will parallelogram ft. G width the the to F, at may A rule be draw NOTE. for more to as : ft. 4 Perspective. lines to will L., the be found and then Diagram the of Centre to square of Vision, by extending drawing 8 will not to the c. the either require Technical On Perspective. DIAGRAM To Circle in representa It will be evident amenable are to find the to the trace be required,which intersected will be then the Ground the Centre at simple. lines of the Ground thence from Vanishing the line to with horizontal which to Now DIAGRAM To to the represent a right of the find the First A, raise then, at cube, of the Vision, draw a c ; at base At each the Point horizontal B, and d, and the line- to by drawing Perspective from at A, and is the intersection of of Vision, c, give points through in square, line B erect /, Perspective,2 1 ft. in the from e, as diagonal perspective. in perpendicular a c, of the of one Line, ft. square 4 from 10. spectator,and at as Cube problem Points, which will requiredcircle of the and to Distance lines, which square, thence Ground to a will of produce going which perpendicularlines Line, and to the of the lines the trace the Ground c. with working for lines at 45". the draw The 1. Plan one Point necessary ground plan a surrounded Extend to the of Vision, ; therefore be must Plan it will be points in Perspective through shown as left of only straight-linedfigures Perspectiverules, required circle to the picture. that, as of number a 9. 2 ft. to Perspective, 2 ft. in the the spectator and 255 and i to h. draw 4 picture. in as Diagram ft. for the to ft. the the height Centre of from g Cube in perpendiculars; complete 7 ; D.P V.P. V.P. G.U DIAGRAM O.P 11. V..P. V.P.M.P.I. DIAGRAM 12. M.P.2. Technical On Perspective. DIAGRAM Hitherto Parallel The also should Angular the Vanishing finding shown in it the for lines at other right of the Ground the Line to the left at that Measuring picture,and may Vanishing Point then set offon the Line Point. It must has its own the be the a line If Line, it will the Vanishing diagram the angle of H. on a receding line be found follows as to the Station Point Line line 75" to L.),and the be remembered of Direction. : that Measure " with distance from the compasses, the will the and Vanishing Point give its Measuring every is any it retires into the as from of Direction,which side of the Line which points by Measuring Point, which 17 an has 12. the are the Horizontal towards will It ansrle of 50". an Points measured at any repeated, of 45". will be (and consequentlyto DIAGRAM maybe Points shown for mind. the In this angle. spectatoris Point the Ground angle to preparatory are is here angle an the view. and Distance Vanishing Point, which own next strongly on that Points the Diagram 5, more for all lines at to the one of slant at any its Point the shown Vanishing have understanding of impress been explanatoryof and been to as been diagram method line has 11. have diagrams view ; this to the clear so the 257 Vanishing Point always on the opposite '3'd'lN Td'IAI Technical On Perspective. DIAGRAM To represent This be may ground plan, A to the 40" at and in Points, and cut by drawing from will base give the If, instead Points, 4 ft. rule the to 12), the two also raise and This side Points the A, will they the give Vanishing two as 2 the receding line which Vanishing two square in " at " and (found take place, and a line (4 perpendicular Points. At each perpendiculars till they the /to 1 and will the top of these, Cube problem quite easy. of left from line till them the of (viz. this I, and in as the case then Diagram Square in obtained. Vanishing from Points, the horizontal the to and e a which it Perspective. in from intersection erect the ruling with extend this respectively c Vanishing Points, the to D the (in make from length Cube of the and B draw draw angle, and (H. L.), A / D 5), and proper and Measuring same A e desired angles From off the First, ways. angles they Line right and Perspective be At the Diagram measure we to the " of the off these Points. Vanishing two Extend L. Horizontal the meet G. Set 50"). Angular Perspective. D, at c 13. in observe (as shown s B and L. G. done the case)touching in cube a 259 meet ft. ) to g, and of corner completed. should be repeated till the to square receding lines, the again,by ruling to will be the rule the Vanishing student finds it TecJinical On 260 Perspective. 14. DlAGKAM This in himself prepared plans any or of perspective will intelligently of drawings in him before come may little He and the the and difficulty have also ciating appre- buildings business life. student through fit this. of understood have will he readily more and that machinery The on for has student executing and understanding illustration further a problems, previous the worked as the if and rules, foregoing given is diagram this of some a being. who man little those for has book only the will safe highest and carefully gone find lines purposes that he of true and has thoughtfully been education business moving which of his APPENDIX. A.-ON THE We The not whilst at really are. things as lose shape they hence it children We again the things set of book be interesting, otherwise ' and image see of the is perfect, and mind, careful habit have persons kind What in from ; of practising ; in and child be these will not should drawing ? ' draw them Let there unless the do retina the by grown-up " draw shapes knowledge the the read appear, persons with that box. asked, them, they the on is their few by long decidedly, answer to a encouraged around models done many or be image correctly accurately a interfere sarily neces- draw as is, that The be to how cause retina. it may Further, to system. what learning remarkable to not child young is difficultythat even a it The but Kindergarten time is allowed be the on seeing things quite the affirmative, the of requires only sketching in letting appear. on the young is shape but children young power same makes can the It actual in purpose the Ought ' ' lessons, except chief DEAWING. asked, decidedly set it may this ? answer by the is often Question to draw learn CHILDREN'S from systematic some should care be to 263 very draw Appendix. 264 them. In work interested,or harm be praised never simply commended than false Ought Most and in some cases weakens a should child's efforts a pair of drawing more the of child ; but a should never is sketch a showing the square, excellent are consequence, of purpose lines ? ruler, a triangleor hands until class to rule compasses, the be allowed flat nice instruments But only for to be put into the exactness then but tightness,neatness, cleanness, Nothing assuredly. A free-hand Children good. drawings they make, the any children young purpose.* than done be always injudiciouspraise. or to and for should children will be for specialeffort. kind this more should or of strument in- neatness for this be used is their in the completed, and student where he has failed. Children the who have things about them envelopes,or on been encouraged on of scraps have slates,seldom by any form * ' A neat a insides of old on in difficulty perspectiveas standing under- is ordinarily piece of flat ruler may and over a by folding over the last lap. A child should DIASOOPE. its Diascope,'as merely to draw artists. B.-THE THE earlylife paper, such perspective,especially used in implies,is name cardboard be made half have sheet with of thin or a in its simplest wood, with long slipof cardboard, foolscap paper inche* marked on and his ruler. an or gumming Appendix. cut in landscape and aperture a size and with a conceal of piece divided be remainder. a convenient five inches view or before what his sketch. through inches or the from down, will student of ' give him what lies with Diascope him, till he is often him Let to goes he him, part, be by five, This three. by any made be may inches of or opening by intersectingthreads, FIG. a one of parts pendicula per- horizontally (Fig. 205). and When best It may seven say inches the at the to view the cardboard, opening an which through proportion,but larger, with may it 205 and has move found the best ' 205. perplexed one held it to that material. look eye when at the part he of how should the at from right the extensive an know to him, before has and Nature, or much, take as landscape six to left, and landscape ten up which Appendix. 266 0.-PENOIL-IN-HAND THIS simple and proportions - applyingit It to do. Shut length; eye and then to the eye ; hold one end let the FIG. 206. any point on required,till or of nearer or this measured to the the the picture(being most hand the pencil,as which it has the nothing the into, any careful eye), and in thus the to from measure ; along the pencil as wish you measurement, arm's at 207. fingermove point Fig. 206, exactlybetween wish objectyou first in pencilcome FIG. it reaches obtained with, or objects,with measuring misunderstood, by often objects is size of of is,therefore,here described. let the thumb Having method convenient distant of MEASUKEMENT. it other to can ascertain be now part moving measure the of not its to to. pared com- object bring the proportion. Appendix. In all the measurements length,and remembered be always reference pencil should the parallel to only their size. Fig. how held be the these arm's at It face. should have measurements of proportions shows 207 of plane that the to 267 the objects,and is pencil not held to when measuring horizontally. D.-NOTE A teaching had has place as as At farce. writing be not is taught But right. a understood, more is one easy we mind to to they a conversant very with ? If young we as is it is often much as the alphabet do and visible. Greek or German application. ; Wluit thought is conveyed from six of these place child, or English, Its properly arranged in its which by of a merely arbitraryand thought universal that another to make as nor, extent, this may of are when not education. taught pretty language a read, and to before able truly as in twenty-six letters ; has taught, very limited a Art teaching been language are language, but signs not is the signs by which, conventional Art and, ; the constitute has it best be factor a and importance is underrated, a that subject to a with acquaintance conviction treatment proper TEACHING. extensive the brought its proper rule, its and varied, LONG, ON thus an " English intelligentperson kettle, or tea Appendix. 268 pot, Instead lines two which we case In the belongs to them, ought the science, educational thus that be Art taught writing is taught as with curved, physical fact any which " or, to scarcely any lines,and two be taught with black claim we these to in board a or like that the all that practical other or trations, illus- other any thoroughly incorporated in be aspects : first,the should has our system. It is true as straightand Geography, Mechanics, as same and once. Art, then, governs day by day, manner, two of teaching which grammar will expressed. satisfactorily be can utterly sketch possible without accurately, more physicalfact almost express may state the the fundamental, as at be twenty-six arbitrarysigns,Art these of mind will they " roughest to the idea correct a cup the whilst meaningless ; convey them, -of three or ; and " the teaching of it, also commonplace, in all or to one, has such schools, just as regularly as emotional aspect,such and, second, the appliesto higher Art utilitarian " pictures. Appendix. In this utilitarian to flat the from hand and much of more to artisans be itself in the that able yet works and it is these says:* the at are " largelyin in seen the present day is the by pressure all the Although afternoon.' he examinations. the the of schools. In all. and few of is These also,and view the of quences conse- with agree desolation here . . of They . stupid all its education Art specialforce to examinations have in FortnightlyReview, January honesty we 1878. of work people to young life,and with in Education, he on of speaking apply teachers but examinations. of years, Schools In cannot Many excellent, last National we to teaching at cheap abomination forenoon teachings and * taught writing in incessant remarks on stand under- instruction common our stimulation generally,his reflex effect that thing a as preparationfor, and educational conceited well as examinations. Huxley, when, high (draw) Art during appearance Government 'The in it is not of, these examinations, Professor in Perspective,both used are have we important them), reference, viz.,the schools their made Art, of usuallydone Technical on above down point more make to preparation for what one middle-class some language eye objects implies is most rank write improve is drawn. wish we solid who instantlyto universal is from those in preference used important. Copying are conception,and to as be operation to copying mental a Perspective,as have the which There both mechanical a (as well they may which is but ; work, objectsshould copies,though flat 269 must a Appendix. 270 (and say much be systematic,and more teachers of are in much stand they teach, I f of need say for the pot." "teaching for the pot," those among some teachers that the be to time of all his and necessary, judges of the Art of the quickness circumstances intelligentpower and into of " who ceeding, pro- is called thing a that for as your payment there and have Department pupils (the instil that is, not ; which yet regard are learn to them as description.' worst great aim, then, develop many the of few only in objects for count may said a not is such examination happily,not " of the possible to as the not sportsmen, which he is needs given and heard teaching, that that pass examiners poachers The who but the "Well,there " know, in be can themselves, have you all true "shooting may excellence, but very practical; the especiallymore instruction reprobated by scholar instruction a There ' " ' they teach, dare * : says (present) system unequal very subjectswhich the ' thoroughly satisfactory.The to be to Huxley the before done be to often know) do we Professor effect. mischievous which that speak we " of Art eye utilitarian will teacher and their minds as call out of make emotional them lovers of Nature. Fortnightly Review, January 1878. f The italicisingis not Professor Huxley's. * THE END. of power and such will ought aspect); permit, to observation intense true to hand then, " or, if and correct MANUAL FOR SCHOOLS, FOUNDED THE Department 45 of Plates Greek FROM and has There reader, and of Greek of the and works contains and 9f to B. Teachers " it introducing forwarding The es linen it the carefully and of the Museum, has the school a general Department the basis extensive so preciselysuppliesthis the latest of text-book. upon had latter, wkile revised Manual a want. English edition, the by Prof. W. chapter upon D. Whitney t College. 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