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The claims of decorative art (1892)

Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 · Boston and New York : Houghton, Mifflin and Company · leaf 96

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ects its characterand conditions. Before we can hope to get harmonious artand thought, therefore, we must realise harmony and unity inlife. For myself I am confident, in view of these considerations,that what is good for humanity is good for art. Take care ofthe pence of healthy life,—the current… … ON THE TEACHING OF ART ^ I HE teaching of Art! Well, to begin with, you cannot teachit. You can teach certain methods of drawing and painting,carving, modelling, construction, and what not—you can teachthe words, but you cannot give the power of expression in thelanguage. Of course a mans ideas on…

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