Composition $b A series of exercises in art structure for the use of students and teachers

"Composition" by Arthur W. Dow is an instructional book intended to promote fundamental art skills. Designed for both students and instructors, this manual explores the concepts of artistic creation, focusing on using tools like lines and colors to build beautiful works. The primary focus of the book is to encourage a unique method of art education that values creative growth and the ability to produce in an organized manner. Dow focuses on combining art elements in an appealing and effective way, breaking away from older practices that valued replicating real-world subjects above all else. He emphasizes art appreciation and aesthetic awareness, showing the need to comprehend core principles in order to develop artistic abilities.