Bailey, Henry Turner, 1865-1931, ed · New York : Atkinson, Mentzer & Grover · leaf 103
DECORATIVE ARRANGEMENT Of one thing we are beginning to be sure, namely, thatdecorative arrangement cannot be taught by rule, nor from copyalone. We are equally sure of another thing, namely, that itshould not be attempted in the lower grades. A certain maturity … of mind is required, a capacity to experiment, weigh, choose,a sensitiveness to proportion and beauty of line. Given, then,a class of seventh grade pupils or pupils of any age beyond that,something about decorative arrangement may be taught by amethod similar to that which I shall now follow with…
Drawing · Decoration and ornament
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