Ernest A. Batchelder Principles of Design

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Chapter II. Shape Rhythm. Examples; application to a border; simplicity; development of shape rhythm over a surface. Shape balance; where found; its application to line arrangements; black and white in line work. Shape harmony; examples; how to secure; its presence desirable. Chapter III. Measure Balance. Its importance; elementary application to areas; as found in various productions. Ah stract spots and their arrangement into units; balancing of same. Chapter IV. Shape Rhythm Areas. Examples of early work and comments on same; relation to our problems. Spot arrange ments and underlying principles; angles of repetition. Chapter V. - Tone Balance - Black and White. Conclusion of line rhythm; lines in work of past. Distribution of two tones; balance secured; application of principle to various problems. The page of the printed book; margins.