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Chapman, J.G. (John Gadsby), 1808-1889. / The American drawing-book: a manual for the amateur, and basis of study for the professional artist: especially adapted to the use of public and private schools, as well as home instruction.
(1870 [1873 printing])
Chapter IV. The rudiments of drawing. Of manner or method--the act of writing, in connexion [sic] with drawing--general instructions, etc.--Conclusion., pp. 91-112
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MANNER OR METHOD.
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Suppose, fir example, we desire to represent
a square
block, with a smooth, even surface: the
greater degree
of evenness and regularity that we can
preserve in the
lines, the nearer we will approach its
faithful resem-
blance ~ and if, on the other hand, its
surface be broken,
or uneven, we must have recourse to lines,
by which
that character can be most readily expressed.
To represent a rude stake, water-worn and scraggy, far different lines
are requisite, than if
the object of imitation were a smooth and well-rounded post.
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