A definite attempt at artistic education has been suggested by
the Board of Education in the recently published report of a Committee dealing with the selection of pictures for schools. Pictures were classified into three classes according to their appeal to tastes of varying development. In the May number of Pictorial Education, published at ls. by Messrs. Evans, Montague House, Russell Square, W.C. 1, examples of pictures recommended by the Board of Education are given with notes explaining in what features their excellence lies. It is a pity that the prints given are not coloured, as uncoloured prints are not very interesting to children. Some of the notes appear to be difficult : how are we to explain to children, for instance, what is meant by the " aesthetic qualities " of a picture ? But this venture is constructive and deserves support.
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