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The Practice of Art

The Practice of Art A Classic Victorian Treatise - Dover Fine Art, History of Art

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Publisher's Synopsis

English painter and lithographer J. D. Harding wrote several popular books on art instruction - here is one of his finest. A comprehensive Victorian manual on the philosophy and principles of art, this classic guide is geared toward practicing artists. Twenty-four black-and-white plates of his illustrations accompany observations and instructions on composition, light and shade, drawing from nature, and related subjects.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780486811284
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint: Dover Publications
Pub date:
Edition: Dover edition
DEWEY: 700
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 156
Weight: 574g
Height: 212mm
Width: 280mm
Spine width: 16mm