The Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds, Knight ... Containing His Discourses, Idlers, A Journey to Flanders and Holland, and His Commentary on Du Fresnoy's Art of Painting, Volumen2T. Cadell, jun. and W. Davies, 1798 |
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... thing that is gross in sense , in that propor tion we advance its use and dignity ; and in proportion as we lower it to mere sensuality , we pervert its nature , and degrade it from the rank of a liberal art ; and this is what every ...
... thing that is gross in sense , in that propor tion we advance its use and dignity ; and in proportion as we lower it to mere sensuality , we pervert its nature , and degrade it from the rank of a liberal art ; and this is what every ...
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... Sculpture requires the utmost degree of formality in composi- tion ; picturesque contrasts have here no place ; every thing is carefully weighed and measured , one side making almost an exact equipoise to THE TENTH DISCOURSE . 13.
... Sculpture requires the utmost degree of formality in composi- tion ; picturesque contrasts have here no place ; every thing is carefully weighed and measured , one side making almost an exact equipoise to THE TENTH DISCOURSE . 13.
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... thing itself ; but still as a means to a higher end , as a gradual ascent always advancing towards faultless form and perfect beauty . It may be thought at the first view , that even this form , however perfectly represented , is to be ...
... thing itself ; but still as a means to a higher end , as a gradual ascent always advancing towards faultless form and perfect beauty . It may be thought at the first view , that even this form , however perfectly represented , is to be ...
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... thing relating to the Arts , carries with it the highest authority , yet I cannot but suspect e that such refind expression is scarce within the province of this Art ; and in attempting it , the Artist will run great risk of enfeebling ...
... thing relating to the Arts , carries with it the highest authority , yet I cannot but suspect e that such refind expression is scarce within the province of this Art ; and in attempting it , the Artist will run great risk of enfeebling ...
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... thing that was valuable in the art . Bernini stands in the first class of modern Sculptors , and therefore it is the business of criticism to prevent the ill effects of so power- ful an example . From his very early work of Apollo and ...
... thing that was valuable in the art . Bernini stands in the first class of modern Sculptors , and therefore it is the business of criticism to prevent the ill effects of so power- ful an example . From his very early work of Apollo and ...
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