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A Measuring Scale for Free-Hand Drawing, Vol. 1: Representation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Linus Ward Kline

 
9780656031191: A Measuring Scale for Free-Hand Drawing, Vol. 1: Representation (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Measure drawing progress with a tested scale used in schools

In this volume, a measuring scale for free‑hand drawing is presented to help teachers and students track growth from year to year. It focuses on three key phases—Representation, Design and Composition, and Color—and uses sample drawings to illustrate how progress is judged.

The work explains how to collect and score drawings, how to arrange samples on the scale, and how to read descriptions that match a pupil’s work. It includes practical guidance for teachers on scoring, computing medians, and comparing class results to scale values. The material is designed to be used in public elementary and high school settings to make progress visible and comparable.
  • Three drawing phases: Representation, Design and Composition, and Color.
  • Guidance on selecting samples, scoring consistently, and arranging them on a scale.
  • Instructions for teachers and pupils on comparing drawings to the scale and reporting results.
  • Context for standardizing measure to track year‑by‑year progress in drawing skills.
Ideal for art teachers, curriculum planners, and students exploring structured approaches to practice and assessment in free‑hand drawing.

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