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Industrial Art Text Books
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One book entitled Industrial Art Text Books: A Graded Course in Art in its Relation to Industry, by Bonnie E. Snow and Hugo B. Froehlich, published by Laidlaw Brothers, Chicago and New York, copyright 1924. This is a revised edition of Part Six from an eight part set. This book is 64 pages in length, and contains both color and black and white illustrations. The topics addressed in this volume include: color and design; drawing and design; lettering and design; art in dress; art in the home; and art in handwork. The front and back covers are printed with a vertically striped design. The inside of the front cover and the inside of the back cover are decorated with geometric patterns. Each chapter begins with introductory text and an explanation of each of the types of projects contained within it. The rest of each chapter suggests projects to create which emphasize the topic for that chapter. The final page of the book suggests tests that art teachers can assign in order to evaluate the progress of their students. "J.E. Cargill" and "3.00" (price) are written in ms. at the top of the front cover. "J. Evelyn Cargill" is written in ms. at the top of the title page.
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Industrial Art Text Books
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Eight books entitled Industrial Art Text Books, Parts 1-8, by Bonnie E. Snow and Hugo B. Froehlich, published by The Prang Company, New York, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta and Dallas, copyright 1915-1917. The subtitle on each part is: A graded course in art in its relation to industry. Each part is approximately 72 pages in length, and range from relatively simple crafts and projects to considerably more complex projects. The front and back covers of each have red lettering against a gray and black striped background, with the stylized logo of the Prang Company on the back cover and the part number (in words) near the bottom of the front cover. The insides of the front and back covers are patterned with a geometric design in squares. Each of the 8 parts contain a very wide range of activities; each part is slightly more advanced than the previous one. Facing the title page within each part is a statement of purpose for the series: ""These 'Industrial Art Text books' are based upon a new and significant theory of art- the theory that 'representation' is not a basic or fundamental art principle. Ability to draw is important as a means to an end; it should not be considered as an end in itself."" Each of the 8 parts has ""Mabel Spofford"" written in ms. at the top of the front cover; several of the volumes also have her name written in ms. on the first page.
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Industrial and Applied Art Books
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Eight art instruction books entitled Industrial and Applied Art Books, published by Atkinson Mentzer & Company, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas, [ca. 1920]. All are "Edited by Elmer E. Bush and Florence Reid Bush". The books are numbered 1st through 8th, and average 48 pages in length. All are primarily illustrated, with some accompanying text for the exercises and activities. Most illustrations are black and white, with a few in color. Each volume is bound in a purple and black decorated paper cover. The 5th, 7th, and 8th volumes are marked "Mabel Spofford" in ms., in ink, at the head of the front cover.
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Applied Arts Drawing Books
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Twelve drawing books entitled Applied Arts Drawing Books, edited by Wilhelmina Seegmiller, published by Atkinson Mentzer & Grover, New York, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, and Dallas, copyright 1908. Two "issues" per year; the 12 volumes are labeled (?) as follows: Fourth Year, Spring; Fourth Year, Autumn and Winter; Fifth Year, Autumn and Winter; Fifth Year, Autumn and Winter; Sixth Year, Autumn and Winter; Sixth Year, Autumn and Winter; Seventh Year, Autumn and Winter; Seventh Year, Autumn and Winter; Eighth Year, Autumn and Winter; Eighth Year, Autumn and Winter; Eighth Year, Autumn and Winter. (some duplicates) These instruction books contain black and white illustrations, color plates, and instructional text. At the bottom of each cover: "Copyright 1908 by Wilhelmina Seegmiller, Entered at Stationers Hall, London". Each volume is vertically oriented, with the spine at the top of the volume, so the user opens the cover and turns each page up, instead of to the left, as usual. Covers are printed in green, and have a decorative border with the company's logo in the center. Each volume averages 32 pages.
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American Text Books of Art Education: Geometrical Drawing, Numbers One and Two
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Two drawing books entitled American Text Books of Art Education: Geometrical Drawing, Numbers One and Two, by Walter Smith, published by L. Prang & Co., Boston, 1875. Each of the two books are 20 pages in length, and contain numbered problems and exercises. Each exercise consists of instructional text, a lithograph illustration, and space for copying. The exercises increase in difficulty and complexity through the course of each book, and within the series. The front covers are identical to each other, as are the insides of the front and back covers. The insides of the front covers contain "General Directions to Teacher and Pupil"; the insides of the back covers contain names, definitions and visual definitions of "geometric solids", as well as publisher's advertisements for other Smith materials. The back covers advertise Prang's "American Text-Books of Art Education, prepared by Prof. Walter Smith." The exercises in Book Number Two have been completed, in pencil.
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American Text-Books of Art Education, Revised Edition, No. 10
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Six drawing books entitled American Text-Books of Art Education, Revised Edition, Nos. 5, 7, 7, 9, 10, 14, published by L. Prang & Co., Boston, copyright 1879. These drawing books are each 20 pages in length and include numbered lessons, each with instructional text, lithograph illustrations, and space for copying. The front cover is decoratively bordered, the title centered. The inside of the front covers contain a "Special Notice to Teachers", which provides instructional information for using this series. On each of the back covers is a publisher's advertisement for "A System of Industrial and Artistic Drawing for Public Schools (Revised Edition)." The insides of the back covers of Books 7, 9, 10 and 14 are blank. The insides of the back covers of the remaining books contain publisher's advertisements. The books range in complexity from relatively simple to more complex; and the same range exists within each of the books. The exercises range from simple shapes and angles (in Book No. 5) to more complex images, such as scenes and views which include projection and perspective (in Book 14). Book No. 5 appears to focus on the creation of shapes and patterns based on geometric forms; Book 7 (both copies) focuses on tracing and transferring; Book 8 emphasizes freehand drawing from models (objects and plant life); Book 9 focuses on rectangular forms and historic styles in design; Book 10 emphasizes simple shapes and angles, ornamental designs and borders; and Book 14 focuses on projection and perspective. Book 14 is lacking the first 2 leaves, therefore the first 4 exercises are missing. Some of the images have been copied by previous owners, and some of the books contain sheets with original artwork laid in. "David Anderson" is written in ms. on the front cover of Book No. 7 (one of the 2 copies). Book No. 5 is smaller than the other books in the series. The dimensions provided are for Books Nos. 7-14.
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