History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting (Illustrated‪)‬

The book begins: "In speaking of art we often contrast the useful or technical arts with the Fine Arts; by these terms we denote the difference between the arts which are used n making such things as are necessary and useful in civilized life, and the arts by which ornamental and beautiful things are made. The fine arts are Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, Poetry, and Music, and though we could live if none of these existed, yet life would be far from the pleasant experience that it is often made to be through the enjoyment of these arts." According to Wikipedia, the author, Clara Erskine Clement (1834-1916) "was a United States author and traveler."