Analysis of drawing, painting and composing (1904)
Moore, H. L · London : Printed by VIncent Brooks, Day & Son, Ltd. · leaf 186
re two equal groups in a composition). 5 isa better proportion. In 5 the roundness, and in 6 theflatness of the line goes through : in 7 they are mixed,and the want of unity is displeasing. In 8 the handles areviolently different from the rest: but sometimes such breaksin unity are quaint. In many… … mass of broken light and shade. A degree of unevennessoften improves carved, or painted, mechanical borders, andornament. Much old and oriental work is uneven ; manyregard it as careless or bad work, but it is often easier tomake straight lines than wavy ones. In 12 the character of the seat breaks…
Composition (Art) · Drawing · Painting
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