well stored his memory, and sufficiently practised the first; otherwise he loses his time, and will most certainly protract his studies. And let him remember to acquire accuracy before he attempts quickness.
Chap. III.—How to discover a young Man’s Disposition for Painting.
Many are very desirous of learning to draw, and are very fond of it, who are, notwithstanding, void of a proper disposition for it. This may be known by their want of perseverance; like boys, who draw every thing in a hurry, never finishing, or shadowing.
Chap. IV.—Of Painting, and its Divisions.
Painting is divided into two principal parts. The first is the figure, that is, the lines which distinguish the forms of bodies, and their component parts. The second is the colour contained within those limits.
Chap. V.—Division of the Figure.
The form of bodies is divided into two parts; that is, the proportion of the members to each other, which must correspond with the whole; and the motion, expressive of what passes in the mind of the living figure.
Chap. VI.—Proportion of Members.
The proportion of members is again divided into two parts, viz. equality, and motion. By equality is meant (besides the measure corresponding with the
