Project Gutenberg 2014-04-26 Public domain in the USA. 733 Nisbet, Hume 1849 1923 Nisbet, James Hume 04007660 Where Art Begins Introduction -- A word before -- Where art begins -- A study in light and shadow -- The primaries: yellow, red, and blue -- Art and its relationship to everyday life -- On picture lighting -- Ships: ancient and modern -- Illustrative art: past and present -- Art in minor directions -- Dress and decoration -- Some of the old masters -- The sacred and the comic sides of art -- On various subjects connected with art -- Nature worship. Produced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Where Art Begins" by Hume Nisbet is a treatise on the principles of art, specifically focusing on painting and photography, written in the late 19th century. The author shares insights from his experience as an artist and art teacher, discussing the relationship between practical techniques and the emotional resonance of art. Through a blend of theoretical reflections and practical guidance, the work aims to inspire both art students and enthusiasts to appreciate the profound influence of art on humanity and personal expression. The opening portion introduces Nisbet's contemplations on the nature and significance of art, framing it as a deeply emotional and universal experience that goes beyond mere aesthetics. He reflects on the journey of life through art, addressing its ingrained connection to human emotions and society. He articulates the transformative power of art in fostering charity and understanding. Additionally, he touches on the historical context of photography and painting, illustrating a personal narrative of his artistic development and early experiences with photography—a convergence point for technical skill and emotional expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45504/45504-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Art N Text Category: Art 651791 2025-07-18T11:27:16.583946 text/html 616972 2024-10-24T06:24:46 text/html 11475181 2025-07-18T11:27:29.228866 application/epub+zip 11459065 2025-07-18T11:27:18.780922 application/epub+zip 301900 2025-07-18T11:27:17.571926 application/epub+zip 11613610 2025-07-18T11:27:37.064804 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 11534684 2025-07-18T11:27:26.669877 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 433825 2022-09-20T18:20:05.705307 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 561645 2025-07-18T11:27:15.152988 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 561470 2024-11-28T02:21:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16788 2025-07-18T11:27:37.265831 application/rdf+xml 20297 2025-07-18T11:27:17.691969 image/jpeg 3120 2025-07-18T11:27:17.632923 image/jpeg 10950793 2025-07-18T11:27:16.930955 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia