The theory of effect : embracing the contrast of light and shade, of colour and harmony (1851)
Bengo, John, Hinckley, C. T · Philadelphia : J.W. Moore · leaf 17
A curved line is contrasted either by a straightline, or a curved line placed in an opposite direc-tion, as in Fig. 4 ; the dome of the building is con-trasted both by its straight sides and the line of theclouds, which curve in a different direclion. A serpentine line is best contrasted by… … A heavy form is contrasted by a hght one, asthe heavy form of the post in Fig. 6 is contrastedby the Ughtness of the weeds which grow nearit. ON CONTRAST, . OF FORMS. 13 Fig. 6,
Drawing · Shades and shadows
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