Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-13
DRAWING IN ITS RELATION
TO OTHER REQUIREMENTS
OF STANDARD CURRICULUM

The closing session of the art depart
ment of the N. e. A. was held yesterday
morning in Berean hall and was largely
devoted to the practical details of the
work of drawing as taught and as re-
uuired for admittance into the various
universities.
A. B. Clark, professor of drawing, Le-
land Stanford university, made the first
address on 1.-The University Entrance
Credits in Drawing"
Mr.. Clark said in part:
Art education in the best secondary
school has become excellent. Recent
school exhibitions including beautiful OBJ
jects constructed in wood, metal, fabrics
and including chairs, tables, lamp shades.
block printing, drawings, paintings and
other objects show the high degree or
taste attained The increased value is due
to thoughtful application of taste TO
common objects of daily interest, so that
art training is no longer confined TO the
drawing or painting of pictures wnlcn
few people appreciate, nor does 1t mean
the design of ornament as an excresence
to be struck upon furniture, but rather It
means the design of whole objects with
good proportion and, in its proper place,
to decoration. -
This study is justified in the PUBLIC
schools because at least 70 per cent OF
value in buildings, sites, houses. furni-
ture and dress is dependent upon the
amount of taste used in the making. NO
subject in curriculum has more Nalue
for women. large part of spiritual
sweetness in life depends upon the ability
of people to buy or to make things. which
are artistically good and which Will last
instead of being discarded after sea,
sons wear because, like ragtlme
music, they have lost their novelty,
"The universities are slow to recognize
this enlargement of drawing Wnicn
makes 1t Fundamental branch OF culture;
They allow four credits In each OF several
languages, in mathematics and in science,
and but one in freehand drawing. rms
discourages adequate attention to the SUP
ject. Three of four credits should pe al al
lowed so that broader culture may re-
suit from a broader contact with the
needs of daily life"
Eugene G. Colby, president of the de-
partment and supervisor of drawing In
the state of New York, also made short
address.
"Object Drawing was the topic of MISS
Edna Lowd, teacher of drawing of Poly
technic high school, Los Angeles.
Following is a brief synopsis OF MISS
Lowds address:
.'In most schools the serious study of
object drawing begins in the ninth year.
Ali can learn the grammar OF drawing
A few suggestions that have proved them
selves helps. The first essential
is to have a DEFINITE mite aim air, ana in
definite steps. Form good habits
in the way of working easily and freely,
The basis of all good drawing IS TO OBTAIN
good placing and correct proportions. Inc
is a decided help, Use of pencil
and their application
The principle governing the appearance
planes in cylindrical and rectangular OBJ
iects is positive thing The need of go
ing slowly and thoroughly, for our stu
dents are still children, Special lessons
in handles and noses and their relations
nav. Many quick memory sketches OF
common objects. Selection and posing of
groups Easy step to rectangular objects,
the use of picture plane and other helps,
series of small pencil sketches in light
and shade of technique and for the study
Of values. Many small sketches about
building Later add a suggestion of color
with crayon or color wash. Charcoal tone