Seven Discourses On Art - Paperback

by Joshua Reynolds (Author)

Seven Discourses On Art is a book written by Joshua Reynolds, a renowned British portrait painter and art theorist. The book is a collection of seven lectures that Reynolds delivered to the students of the Royal Academy of Arts in London between 1769 and 1790. In these discourses, Reynolds discusses various aspects of art, including the principles of composition, the use of color, the importance of imitation, and the role of imagination in art. He also talks about the characteristics of different art genres, such as history painting, portrait painting, and landscape painting. Reynolds' lectures are highly influential in the history of art, as they provide a comprehensive and systematic approach to the study of art. His ideas on the importance of the grand style and the use of classical models in art had a significant impact on the neoclassical movement in the 18th century. Seven Discourses On Art is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and theory of art. It provides valuable insights into the mind of a great artist and offers a timeless perspective on the principles of art that are still relevant today.When the artist is once enabled to express himself with some degree of correctness, he must then endeavour to collect subjects for expression; to amass a stock of ideas, to be combined and varied as occasion may require. He is now in the second period of study, in which his business is to learn all that has hitherto been known and done. Having hitherto received instructions from a particular master, he is now to consider the art itself as his master. He must extend his capacity to more sublime and general instructions.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.