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Joshua Reynolds' Discourses (1887)

Joshua Reynolds' Discourses (1887)

Reynolds, Joshua
Zimmern, Helen

Paperback

Sports GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165685531
ISBN13: 9781165685530
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 314
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Joshua Reynolds' Discourses is a collection of lectures delivered by the renowned English painter, Joshua Reynolds, to the students of the Royal Academy between 1769 and 1790. The book, which was first published in 1887, contains a total of fifteen discourses, each of which deals with a different aspect of art and painting. In his discourses, Reynolds discusses topics such as the principles of composition, the importance of drawing, the use of color, and the role of the imagination in art. He also offers advice to young artists on how to develop their skills and how to succeed in the competitive world of art.One of the key themes that runs throughout the book is Reynolds' belief in the importance of studying and imitating the works of the great masters of the past. He argues that by studying the works of artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian, aspiring painters can learn from their techniques and develop their own unique style.Overall, Joshua Reynolds' Discourses is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of art, as well as for aspiring artists looking to improve their skills and learn from one of the great masters of the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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