Word: objects
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...first attracted by the greatest contrast, the greatest dark against the greatest light or vice versa, and then seeks another contrast more moderate in tone, and so on until the story of the painting is told. If this law is not strictly observed, and if the object which is second or third in importance is made in the greatest contrast of color, the purpose of the painter is defeated, and the mind of the observer receives a false impression of the meaning intended to be conveyed...
...painting a picture there is but one line to be observed, which runs horizontally through the middle of the picture, and on this line may be placed every object which can please or attract the eye. Often the placing of an object three-quarters of an inch below or above this line will throw out the picture. To be pleasing to the eye a painting must contain more than one object, for the eye becomes wearied easily if it sees but one thing, and rests with relief upon a second object, from which it returns with greater interest...
...organization is essentially the same as the old Oxford Club that has now been out of existence for two years. The object of the club is the religious and social welfare of men of Methodist affiliations in the University. The reorganization was suggested by Bishop Vincent when he was here in December. Meetings will be held on the second Thursday of every month, and some entertainment will be provided for each occasion by the executive committee. Last night Rev. F. S. Rice gave an interesting address on "Life in the Epworth Rectory...
...nature differently,- on some people it is only the strong contrast of light and dark that makes an impression, to some every detail stands out, while to others only the general effect of massing is apparent. So in sketching as in astronomy there is always a personal equation. The object of a sketch is, all painters agree, the presentation of truth, to make a picture exactly like the real. Embellishments from the painter's imagination not only are never needed but always spoil a painting. Nature is itself beautiful enough...
...class was formed by several members of the University at the beginning of the year, and was put into the hands of Professor Thayer. It's object is the study and interpretation of the Bible, and a meeting is held in Holden Chapel every Tuesday evening during the college year...