Handbook of the practice and art of photography (1875)
Vogel, Hermann Wilhelm, 1834-1898, Molling, Edward F · Philadelphia, Benerman & Wilson · leaf 360
354 THE PRACTICE OP PHOTOGRAPHY. balance. But from an artistic standpoint it is likewise justifiable that the left arm and the right foot should move in contrary direc- tions, so as to avoid parallel lines. When the upper part of the "free leg" progresses, it is customary to let the upper arm on… … (see the annexed figure of the Levite). Also, in order to avoid par- allel motion, when one arm is raised the other hangs down by the side (see the annexed figure of the Pharisee). In short, the natural contrast in motion, which shows itself in walking, we try to maintain in the quiescent figures,…
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