Fifteen discourses by Sir Joshua Reynolds
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"Fifteen Discourses" by Sir Joshua Reynolds is a collection of art lectures delivered at the Royal Academy during the late 18th century. The text encapsulates Reynolds's insights on art theory, serving as a critique of contemporary painting practices while promoting the cultivation of high artistic standards rooted in classical ideals. He emphasizes the importance of form and beauty in art, positioning his views against those of the Venetian colorists whom he both
admires and critiques. At the start of the collection, Reynolds addresses the formation of the Royal Academy and the significance of its establishment for English art. He discusses the need for a structured approach to artistic education, advocating for diligent study of the works of great masters, and highlights the necessity of adhering to established rules of art to foster true artistic innovation. Reynolds explicitly warns against the pitfalls of prioritizing mere technical prowess over a deeper understanding of beauty and form, suggesting that students should first master these foundational principles before attempting to break free from them as they grow into their own artistic voices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792 |
|---|---|
| Annotator | Phillipps, L. March (Lisle March), 1863-1917 |
| Editor | Rhys, Ernest, 1859-1946 |
| Title | Fifteen discourses |
| Alternate Title | 15 discourses |
| Series Title | Everyman's library, no. 118 |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Art |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52436 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 648 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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