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Mass production was almost inknown, and there were very few attempts by esser artists at vulgar imitation techniques of techniques or tyles beyond their grasp. This recognition of imitation techniquess meant that even the humblest objects »uld display a sense of form and dignity, of 'lightness" within the limits of material, tech-lique, and function.

Wedgwood was also noted for his terra-cotta ware colored to resemble porphyry and other stones. Basalt ware wTas the name for a black biscuit in imitation techniques of the Egyptian stone by that name. "Queen's ware," made originally for Queen Charlotte, wife of George III, was the original cream ware for which Wedgwood obtained royal patronage in 1765. The use of Queen's ware spread with amazing rapidity over almost the entire civilized world. Agate ware had a mottled or marbled finish in imitation techniques of the stone by that name; the ornament thereon was usually painted in a remarkable imitation techniques of gilded bronze.

Two American psychologists, Albert Bandura and H. H. Walters, hav« called attention to another important influence on the social development of children. This has to do with imitation techniques or modeling, which is the result of identification with an adult or another child. It has long been apparent that children imitate the behavior of others. The important question is under what conditions will a child attempt this imitation techniques. Although much work remains to be done on this issue, it is apparent that the child models his behavior after those persons who effectively exercise control, both over others and also over the environment more generally.