A Method of Teaching Linear Drawing: Adapted to the Public Schools (1841)

""A Method of Teaching Linear Drawing: Adapted to the Public Schools"" is a book written by Elizabeth Palmer Peabody in 1841. The book is a guide for teachers who wish to teach linear drawing to their students in a systematic and effective manner. The author argues that drawing is an important skill that should be taught in schools, as it helps develop a child's creativity, observation skills, and hand-eye coordination. The book provides detailed instructions on how to teach students to draw lines, angles, curves, and basic geometric shapes. It also includes exercises and examples that teachers can use to help students develop their drawing skills. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy for teachers to follow and implement in their classrooms. Overall, ""A Method of Teaching Linear Drawing"" is a valuable resource for educators who want to incorporate art education into their curriculum and help their students develop important skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.