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Show d us5 r. "rasas VCLUME V, rs - II Y T. - fits js&k; HV.tJll .If SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, OCTOBER Teaching- !Pic-toriii-l r - CLANCY. A casual glance at the hoardings of even a remote country town is sufficient to convince one of the important part pictorial advertisements play in the business life of the present generation. Visit an ordinal v book stall at a railroad station and take a mental note of the various books and periodicals You have onlv to watch on view. the arrival or departure of a train to be acquainted with the requirements of the average traveler. By far the most popular and best paying productions are the illustrated papers and magazines. Teachers may infer from this fact how largely pictures contribute to give impressions to children, and to communicate either knowledge, or error; therefore it may be well to devote a short time to the consideration of the best means of utilizing pictorial taste during school life. Next to the impressions produced by real objects, pictures are in early life the fruitful sources of ideas. The mode in which a child gradually acquires the true interpretation of the objects presented to its eyes is not easy to trace, because the acquisition of this practical knowledge begins with the child's existence. We see, however, that a child, as soon as it lias the use of its arms calls the aid of another sense to help its impressions of visible objects; everything that a child sees it wishes to handle, and any object it can handle is carried to the mouth, where it undergoes a new kind of examination. 1, The meaning of a picture, even a mere outline, is soon understood, provided only the reality or some- thing akin to it has been seen previously. Xor is it requisite that every part of an object should be A few strokes prop-perlrepresented. arranged are sufficient to call forth immediaie recognition of a man, a bird, or an animal. We often know a person by seeing only a part of him; a glance at part of his face, or a view of his back is often enough. Almost the child's first effort on becoming the owner of a slate and pencil is tu outline in its own little wav imitations of horses, men, animals, it.., long before it has mastered the arts of reading and writing. Since the advent of compulsory drawing in primary schools children have increased opportunities for the development of this faculty. The low rate at which tolerably g tod copies of m st objects can now be procured, owing to the improvements in wood cutting and in the whole machinery connected with printing, renders it an object of great importance to consider how far these improved arts can he useful in education. Everybody will admit that accurate representations of many objects are essential to the right understanding of what" we read; thev are as necessary accom- paniments to work of science and art as maps are to the study of his To children tory and geography. source of they are a never-failinpleasure, and they may be made powerful instruments for the communication of knowledge. I will y for-tuna- te ft V g now very briefly mention, a few classes of objects which should be 1893, NUNBER 1. accurately illustrated, either on sheets or in reading the books in every school. Hach school should he ornamented with pictures or illustrations of the following: (i). Objects of .oology, with specimensof quadrupeds, birds, fishes, etc. (2). Objects useful in mechanical arts or their productions, such as various kinds of instruments and implements, machines, etc. (H). Historical objects, including pictures or photographs of renowned edifices and distinguished persons; representations of the different forms of the same things at various epochs, such as costume, ships, military weapons, etc. Other classes of objects may be mentioned of which representations will be useful and pleasing. What can be more appropriate than views of striking scenery in all parts of the world, especially where such localities are connected with historical events! I will just allude in passing to a recent publication of this class which in its scope and design is calculated to give both pleasure and instruction. The landscape illustrations of tlie Holy Laud, containing the most remarkable views of places connected with our Lord's life, accompanied by a short letter-pres-s description and a reference to authorities is a distinct addition to the educational market and well worthly of Of late ycais it is sursupport. prising how much we have added to our clearer conception of ancient history by improved maps and by plans and photographs of the most remarkable sites of antiquity. Very few will deny that the classical studies of our youth would gain in |