A Method of Teaching Linear Drawing Adapted to the Public Schools Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- A Method of Teaching Linear Drawing Adapted to the Public Schools Classic Reprint
- Author
- E. P. Peabody
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1333814488
- ISBN 13
- 9781333814489
- Item weight
- 136 grams
Master a practical, classroom-ready method for teaching drawing that boosts observation, perspective, and creativity.
This widely adaptable approach presents linear drawing as a structured, scalable activity for public schools. It emphasizes moral and intellectual growth alongside useful art skills, showing how drawing can engage students during long study days and fit into a busy school schedule. The material explains how to organize lessons so one instructor can reach many pupils, using patterns, slates, and simple tools to build confidence and accuracy.
The book frames drawing as both a craft and a way to sharpen key faculties—attention, comparison, and imitation—while offering clear steps that teachers can follow. It includes guided lessons on perspective, planes, and related concepts, with practical examples to help students translate observations into meaningful drawings.
- Structured, repeatable lessons that scale from small groups to large classes
- Hands-on guidance for teaching perspective, horizon lines, planes, and drawing accuracy
- Practical classroom setup ideas, including materials, patterns, and teacher roles
- Ways drawing supports observation, reasoning, and artistic appreciation
Ideal for educators seeking an time-tested framework to introduce drawing in schools and foster durable skills in young learners.
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