, 1878-04-06
Prospectus Of the Ninth Volume, 1888
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THE ART JOURNAL OF AMERICA.

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White urging the necessity Of cultivsting taste
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ami illustration; therefore il has been q constant
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that Improvement so certainly consequent upon
sincere devotion TO such subjects. As in the past
so In the future, The ALDrNE will continue 10 he
an example OF The progressive and refining influ-
ences OF connection and asso :iatiOn with the
beautiful apd true.
The volume now in preparation, while It will not
suddenly depart from the ;eneral sourse OF its
predecessors, will vet present many m 'dificaions
and Improvements the result Of study and expe-
rience in fitting THE ALDINE to worthily maintain
its position as "Tbe Art Journal OF America"
la the more mechanical department Of the ar
rang"ment or m-ke-up, changes. In themselves
slight, will largely enhance the general beauty OF
the pages, which had already won admiration so
hearty and SO universal.
EDITORIALLY, Tn ALDISE will deal broadly
and fairly With Art in genera, and American Art in
particular. Carefully prepared papers will keep
the reader well informed on At topics of the im
portxnt Art centres Of this country and Europe
The important exhibitions will receive foil and
timely notice; aud ariis.s whose achievements
have won Tor hem the right shall he introduced
and gwen propar PERSONAL by sketches biog-
raphical and critical. 1t will be the purpose Of
the editor to earn for the Critical and Literary
spartment Of The ALDINE 4 recognition In every
way worthy of its established and admtte pre-.
eminence In Art illustration.
THE ART DEPARTMENT Of this volume will be
richer in representations Of American natural
scenery than any of its predecessors. To aid a
10 puar decision on the claims Of rival localities
to the title, s'Tb Switzerland OF America" our
lists exploring the wonders OF those reg ons
OF our country which have more recently been
brought into notice.
The publi hers have entire confidence that the
public will continue the evidence Of their apprecia
ion Of these efforts to mainia ain an Art publics-
tion that shall be and worthy of the
progress and liberal ia ties Of Americans, and thew
anticipate with pleasure the opporiuni for a
practical dict on their past achievements which
the commencement Of NV volume affords.
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