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Title:
Sir Joshua Reynolds' Discourses
Edited, with an Introduction, by Helen Zimmern
Credits: E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, L. Harrison, and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team
Summary: "Sir Joshua Reynolds' Discourses" by Sir Joshua Reynolds is a collection of influential lectures on art written in the late 18th century. The work primarily reflects on the principles of painting, the nature of artistic education, and the cultivation of artistic talent through the establishment of the Royal Academy in England. It explores vital topics such as the role of imitation in art, the significance of studying great masters, and the need for discipline and dedication in the pursuit of artistic excellence. The opening of the Discourses sets the stage for Reynolds' reflections on the founding of the Royal Academy. He emphasizes the importance of having a structured institution for the arts to foster artistic talent and elevate the standard of art in Britain. Reynolds expresses gratitude for royal patronage and outlines the academy's potential to provide invaluable resources for students, urging them to adhere to established rules of art to facilitate their learning. He articulates a vision where young artists not only learn theoretical principles but also develop diligence and the ability to critique their work by comparing it to the great masters, defining the critical path for artistic growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
Editor: Zimmern, Helen, 1846-1934
EBook No.: 47610
Published: Dec 9, 2014
Downloads: 283
Language: English
Subject: Art
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Sir Joshua Reynolds' Discourses
Edited, with an Introduction, by Helen Zimmern
Credits: E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, L. Harrison, and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team
Summary: "Sir Joshua Reynolds' Discourses" by Sir Joshua Reynolds is a collection of influential lectures on art written in the late 18th century. The work primarily reflects on the principles of painting, the nature of artistic education, and the cultivation of artistic talent through the establishment of the Royal Academy in England. It explores vital topics such as the role of imitation in art, the significance of studying great masters, and the need for discipline and dedication in the pursuit of artistic excellence. The opening of the Discourses sets the stage for Reynolds' reflections on the founding of the Royal Academy. He emphasizes the importance of having a structured institution for the arts to foster artistic talent and elevate the standard of art in Britain. Reynolds expresses gratitude for royal patronage and outlines the academy's potential to provide invaluable resources for students, urging them to adhere to established rules of art to facilitate their learning. He articulates a vision where young artists not only learn theoretical principles but also develop diligence and the ability to critique their work by comparing it to the great masters, defining the critical path for artistic growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
Editor: Zimmern, Helen, 1846-1934
EBook No.: 47610
Published: Dec 9, 2014
Downloads: 283
Language: English
Subject: Art
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.