Japan: its architecture, art, and art manufactures (1882)
Dresser, Christopher · London, Longmans, Green, and Co. · leaf 303
Fig. it must be admitted that the contrast between the solid and theoutline is very pleasant. As illustrations of the simplicity oftreatment which the Japanese conditions induce, I may give Figs.120, 122, 123, and 124, where in one example we have a planttouched in with solid black. Another is… … characters of both areperfectly given, whilethe means by whichthe effect is achievedis most simple. Therendering of the wither-ing cotton plant is alsoworthy of special com-mendation. Another merit ofJapanese drawing is itscrispness of touch ; orangularity. Roundedlines, if used in a…
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