Line and Form by Crane, Walter -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Line and Form Table of Contents Preface Chapter I

Silhouette Definition of Boundaries Formation of Letters Methods of Drawing in Line The Progressive Method The Calligraphic Method The Tentative Method The Japanese Direct Brush Method The Oval and Rectangular Methods The Rectangular Method Quality of Line Linear Expression of Movement Linear Expression of Textures Linear Expression of Emotion Scale of Linear Expression Capacity of Line

Chapter II

Dialects Scale of Degrees in Line Relation of Line to Form The Graphic Purpose The Ornamental Purpose Question and Answer in Line Wall-Paper Design Controlling Forms Memory Evolution in Design Variety in Unity Counterbalance Linear Logic Recurring Line and Form The Principle of Radiation Range and Use of Line

Chapter III

Choice of Line Use of Line Degree and Emphasis Influence of the Photograph The Value of Emphasis The Artistic Purpose Brush-Work Charcoal and Pencil The Pen

Chapter IV

Elementary Forms Dog-Tooth Ornament Filling of Spaces Inlay Design Grouping of Allied Forms Grouping Corresponding Forms Analogies of Form Typical Forms of Ornament Ornamental Units Equivalents in Form Quantities in Design Contrast Variation of Allied Forms Use Of Human Figure and Animal Forms

Chapter V

Influence of Controlling Lines, etc. Origin of Geometric Decorative Spaces Value of the Recurring Line Adaptability in Design Extension Geometric Structural Plans, etc. Frieze and Field Ceiling Decoration Co-operative Relation

Chapter VI

Fundamental Essentials of Design Line in Organic Forms Form and Mass in Foliage German Roofs The Mediæval City Organic and Accidental Beauty Formal Composition Informal Composition Principles of Harmonious Composition

Chapter VII

Three Methods of Expressing Relief Of the Use of Contrast and Planes Decorative Relief Use of Diapered Backgrounds Relief of Form by Linear Shading Diagonal Shading Emphasis Relief by Light and Shade Alone The Principle of the Photograph Relief in Architectural Mouldings Gothic Sculpture Architectural Influence Medals and Coins Desiderio di Settignano

Chapter VIII

Relief in Line-Drawing The Ornamental Aim The Ornamental Aim Selection Accidents and Essentials The Outward Vision and Inner Vision

Chapter IX

Mural Decoration Fresco-Work of Italian Painters Modern Mural Work Mural Spacing and Pattern Plans Scale The Skirting Field of the Wall Tapestry Appartimenti Borgia The Frieze Textile Design Effect of Texture on Colour Prints Wall-Paper Stained Glass

Chapter X

Relief of Line and Form by Colour Clearing Coloured Forms Harmony The Colour Sense Importance of Pure Tints Tones and Planes Pattern and Picture Chiaroscuro Van Eyck Pattern-Pictures Botticelli Holbein Carlo Crivelli Perugino Titian Paul Veronese F. Madox Brown

Conclusion

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