The Structural method of art study places principle before application.
Much appreciation of notan could be gained from any one of the subjects
just considered,—for example, textiles,—but the tendency would be to think
of tone as belonging specially to textiles. The same can be said of Line
as it appears in casts, the human form, or historic ornament. Attention is
centred upon the particular case, and the larger view is lost. It is
better to gain a knowledge of line, mass and color as the material out of
which to create; and to become acquainted with principles of harmony‐
building, before undertaking definite applications. This gives fuller
control, and enhances the worker’s powers of invention. Applications of
two values are numberless; I will mention a few of them to give the
student some clues for original research and experiment.
PRINTING. Florets, seals, initial letters, page ornaments, illustrations,
posters, end papers,—drawn in black, gray or one color.
TEXTILES. Blue and white towels, quilts, etc., woven or printed, lace,
embroidery, rugs,—pages 9, 65, 66.
KERAMICS. One color on a ground of different value, as blue and white, No.
54; or black on gray.
METAL. Perforated sheet metal; metal for corners, fixtures, etc., pp. 25,
58.
WOOD. Fret saw work, inlay; pp. 62, 76, 77.
Examples of applications are given below, No. 53, and on opposite page.
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