CLAY WORK. By Katherine Morris Lester.
This book has been written by a grade teacher and art worker to help teachers in acquiring the technique of clay working, and to give them suggestions concerning the teaching of the several types of clay work suited to pupils in the elementary schools. It covers the study of natural forms, the human figure in relief and the round, animal forms, story illustration, architectural ornament, tiles, hand-built pottery and pottery decoration. The book is richly illustrated with more than fifty half-tone and line cuts showing processes, designs, and the work of children from ten to twelve years of age. Price, $1.00.
CLASSROOM PRACTICE IN DESIGN. By James Parton Haney.
A concise up-to-date, richly illustrated brochure on the teaching of applied design. Price, 50 cents.
THE WASH METHOD OF HANDLING WATER COLOUR. By Frank Forrest Frederick.
A brief, clear, comprehensive text printed in sepia and illustrated with wash drawings and a water-color painting by the author. Price, 50 cents.
SIMPLIFIED MECHANICAL PERSPECTIVE. By Frank Forrest Frederick.
A book of simple problems covering the essentials of mechanical perspective. It is planned for pupils of high school age who have already received some elementary training in mechanical drawing. It is simple, direct and practical. Price, 75 cents.
THE CONSTRUCTION AND FLYING OF KITES. By Charles M. Miller.
This contains seven full-page plates of drawings of kites and fifteen figures—over forty kites shown. Details of construction given; a kite tournament is described. Full of interesting suggestions. Price, 20 cents.