Art . SURFACE PATTERNS un DESIGN 141 An exercise in designing a single geometric unit, two inches square or larger,might be given. From the results obtained, the class, under the direction of theteacher, should choose the most satisfactory example. The teacher should then drawa square on the black-board and, using the necessary constructive lines—diagonalsor diameters or possibly both as the case might bo—show the class how to constructthe unit chosen. Each row might then be assigned one of the four ways in whichthe unit is to be arranged. The best example of each of the four different wayssho
Art . SURFACE PATTERNS un DESIGN 141 An exercise in designing a single geometric unit, two inches square or larger,might be given. From the results obtained, the class, under the direction of theteacher, should choose the most satisfactory example. The teacher should then drawa square on the black-board and, using the necessary constructive lines—diagonalsor diameters or possibly both as the case might bo—show the class how to constructthe unit chosen. Each row might then be assigned one of the four ways in whichthe unit is to be arranged. The best example of each of the four different waysshould then be put up for class criticism. Each pupil should decide which heprefers and give reasons for his preference. This exercise would require at least two half-hour periods. The school inkwould be a satisfactory medium for finishing the surface patterns in this case.
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