Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 · London : G. Bell · leaf 67
in the controlling lines of pictorial compo-sition and decorative plan, whether the lines radiatefrom seen or from hidden centres, which in allkinds of informal design are perhaps the mostimportant. We see, therefore, that Hne possesses a con-structive and controlling function, in addition toits… … tottering steps in the wide world of design ; and,as we gain facility of hand and travel further afield,we discover that we have a key to unlock the 48 RANGE AND USE OF LINEwonders of art and nature, a method of conjuringup all forms at will : a sensitive language capable
Drawing · Decoration and ornament
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