THE LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFUL 



pictures, made by a dozen o£ the best 

 artist photographers in America, and the 

 results were very satisfactory. The 

 pictures were greatly enjoyed; and the 

 analysis and criticism of them not only 

 deepened this present pleasiure, but en- 

 larged also the pupils' capacity for further 

 enjoyment. For the benefit of other 

 teachers, I will add just here a copy of the 

 questions as put into the hands of each 

 pupil. 



THE COLLECTION IN GENERAL 



1. How much material is usually selected for 

 a picture? How does the amount of ma- 

 terial affect the pictorial result? 



2. What definite expedients are adopted to 

 secure unity? 



3. What is done for the sake of variety? 



4. Are any definite schemes of composition 

 preferred? 



5. What materials are preferred, as trees, brooks, 



hills, etc.? 



6. What attention is paid to sky line? 



7. How are trees treated with respect to group- 

 ing, distance, etc.? 



8. What consideration is given to atmosphere? 

 In how many pictures is the condition of the 

 atmosphere or weather distinctly rendered? 



9. How many pictures are sharp, clear and 

 realistic? and how many are more or less 



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