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School Of Practical Art Course Catalog (1946-1947), School Of Practical Arts

Art Institute of Boston (AIB) Course Catalogs

It is the purpose of the School of Practical Art to train students so thoroughly in the various phases of commercial art, that they may upon completion of the course earn a good living in their chosen career. Earnest effort and thorough preparation are necessary if the student is to become successful professionally. Enthusiastic and excellent working habits must be developed early and maintained throughout the course. Deadlines must be given and met punctually. Good design, composition, color and technical skill must be evident in all finished work. In preparation for this high standard the beginner receives a thorough foundation …

School Of Practical Art Course Catalog (1945-1946), School Of Practical Art

Art Institute of Boston (AIB) Course Catalogs

Earnest effort and thorough preparation are necessary if the student is to become successful professionally. Enthusiastic and excellent working habits must be developed early and maintained throughout the course. Deadlines must be given and met punctually. Good design, composition, color and technical skill must be evident in all finished work. In preparation for this high standard the beginner receives a thorough foundation of basic work in graphic analysis, principles of freehand drawing, constructive design, composition, perspective, lettering, color theory, anatomy and life drawing. This is followed by the practical application of fundamentals. Here problems are assigned which are in every …

School Of Practical Art Course Catalog (1944-1945), School Of Practical Art

Art Institute of Boston (AIB) Course Catalogs

The School of Practical Art was established in 1912 by Roy Atherton Davidson. For twenty-nine years it has regularly and consistently trained its students to engage in remunerative work in those branches of art which are necessary to business and industry. Today it occupies an important position in the training and placing of artists in this work.

The drawings and paintings reproduced in this catalog are all original, and were made by students who began their art school training with no more talent than you are familiar with in high school work. Unusual talent is not necessary and you should …

School Of Practical Art Course Catalog (1943-1944), School Of Practical Art

Art Institute of Boston (AIB) Course Catalogs

The School of Practical Art was established in 1912 by Roy Atherton Davidson. For twenty-nine years it has regularly and consistently trained its students to engage in remunerative work in those branches of art which are necessary to business and industry. Today it occupies an important position in the training and placing of artists in this work.

The drawings and paintings reproduced in this catalog are all original, and were made by students who began their art school training with no more talent than you are familiar with in high school work. Unusual talent is not necessary and you should …

School Of Practical Art Course Catalog (1941-1942), School Of Practical Art

Art Institute of Boston (AIB) Course Catalogs

The School of Practical Art was established in 1912 by Roy Atherton Davidson. For twenty-nine years it has regularly and consistently trained its students to engage in remunerative work in those branches of art which are necessary to business and industry. Today it occupies an important position in the training and placing of artists in this work.

The drawings and paintings reproduced in this catalog are all original, and were made by students who began their art school training with no more talent than you are familiar with in high school work. Unusual talent is not necessary and you should …

The Angelus, Jean Francois Millet

Morehead State University Art Collection

An undated color print of "The Angelus" by Jean Francois Millet.

School Of Practical Art Course Catalog (1937-1938), School Of Practical Art

Art Institute of Boston (AIB) Course Catalogs

The drawings and paintings reproduced in this catalog are all original, and were made by students who began their art school training with no more talent than you are familiar with in high school work. Unusual talent is not necessary and you should not expect too much of your untrained efforts, for finished artists are not born any more fhan are finished doctors, lawyers, or followers of any other vocation. However, your early efforts, though they may appear weak to you, are definite indications of the field of endeavor which you should follow if future success is to be assured. …

Jesse James, Thomas Hart Benton

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1936 lithograph titled "Jesse James" by Thomas Hart Benton.

Frankie And Johnnie, Thomas Hart Benton

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1936 lithograph titled "Frankie and Johnnie" by Thomas Hart Benton.

Huck Finn, Thomas Hart Benton

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1935 lithograph titled "Huck Finn" by Thomas Hart Benton.

School Of Practical Art Course Catalog (1933-1934), School Of Practical Art

Art Institute of Boston (AIB) Course Catalogs

The School of Practical Art was established in 1912 by Roy Atherton Davidson, who saw the great need of a school where young men and women could receive vocational training in practical art. The School is a pioneer in this line of work, and its twenty years of experience in teaching art that is practical has made its courses not only of permanent worth, but of immediate commercial value.

What can I do? This is a question that every high school boy and girl must answer sooner or later. Many have discovered during their high school years that they have …

Morehead Normal School Campus, Unknown

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1922 colorized landscape photograph of Morehead Normal School in Morehead, Kentucky by an unknown artist.

Montmartre, The Cabaret Of The Lapin Agile And Saint-Vincent Street In Winter, Maurice Utrillo

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1920s painting of Montmarte by Maurice Urillo.

George Washington, School Decoration Company

Morehead State University Art Collection

An undated etching of George Washington produced by the School Decoration Company.

Morehead Normal School, Unknown

Morehead State University Art Collection

An undated black and white print of Morehead Normal School by an unnamed artist.

November 15, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

In this letter, dated to approximately 1916, Abbie writes to Mrs. Tibbets about several topics, including her teaching job, attending an exhibition, seeing the Emperor pass on the street, tea services, and describes in detail her accommodations. She says that she is very happy in Japan now that she is more used to the climate.

July 23, 1907, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

Cora writes to Mrs. Tibbets about her vacation trip from where she was staying in Tokyo to several different places around Japan. She writes of her stay in a Japanese style hotel. She also writes about the scenery around her, and about how long it takes her by rail to get to her travel destinations. She also writes of a traveling companion named George, and how she has invited Abbie to come and visit her and meet George.

April 11, 1907, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

In this letter, Cora writes to Mrs. Tibbets about life in Japan. She writes about the climate, and how she finds she cannot do as much due to the "enervating" nature of the climate there. She describes a "sword walking" ceremony, in which one climbs a ladder made of swords. She then writes of the beginnings of spring in Japan and how there is a fair coming to Japan, "the largest ever held in Japan."

January 18, 1907, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

In this letter, Abbie writes to Mrs. Tibbets about the "glorious" scenery where she is staying. She writes of the mountains, streams, tall oak trees, and blossoms as the season changes from winter to spring.

December 26, 1906, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

In this letter, Cora writes to Mrs. Tibbets to thank her for the Christmas gifts. She describes the table that they set for a traditional western-style Christmas. They invited a Japanese couple, who were described by Cora to be very fascinated with the Christmas decor. She also tells Mrs. Tibetts about her coming vacation with George to Oshima, as there is a volcano there that they are intending to climb.

Plat Of Queen City, Rowan County, Kentucky, Unknown

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1875 color print of a plat of Queen City, Rowan County, Kentucky by an unknown artist. In the top left corner it reads "This is to certify that the Plat of Queen City, as made out by the 'Queen City Land and Building Association' is duly filed in this office, and that the title to the lands of said company is good as shown by my official records. Given under my hand and seal, Jas. W. Johnson, Clerk and Recorder of Rowan Co., Ky. Morehead, Nov. 8th, 1875."

Architectural Drawing, Andrea Palladio

Morehead State University Art Collection

An undated and untitled architectural drawing by Andrea Palladio.

Architectural Drawing, Andrea Palladio

Morehead State University Art Collection

An undated and untitled architectural drawing by Andrea Palladio.

Architectural Drawing, Andrea Palladio

Morehead State University Art Collection

An undated and untitled architectural drawing by Andrea Palladio.

Architectural Drawing, Andrea Palladio

Morehead State University Art Collection

An undated and untitled architectural drawing by Andrea Palladio.

Architectural Drawing, Andrea Palladio

Morehead State University Art Collection

An undated and untitled architectural drawing by Andrea Palladio.

Gall-Bladder Shaped Vase, Unknown

Morehead State University Art Collection

A Chinese vase created during the Ch'ing Dynasty.

Lang Vase, Unknown

Morehead State University Art Collection

A Chinese vase created during the Ch'ing Dynasty.

Polychrome "Mei-D'Ing" Vase, Unknown

Morehead State University Art Collection

A Chinese vase created during the Ch'ing Dynasty.

Underglaze Blue And Enamel Colours, Unknown

Morehead State University Art Collection

An Chinese plate created during the Ch'ing (Qing) Dynasty.