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ASHMOLEAN
OXFORD
MUSEUM.
Printed by A. Strahan, Printers-Street, London.
CONTENTS
OF
THE SECOND VOLUME.
DISCOURSE IX.
On the removal of the Royal Academy to Somerset-
Place. The advantages to society from culti-
vating intellectual pleasure.
DISCOURSE X.
Page 1
Sculpture: Has but one style. Its objects, form,
and character. Ineffectual attempts of the mo-
dern Sculptors to improve the art. Ill effects of
modern dress in Sculpture..
DISCOURSE XI.
9
Genius: Consists principally in the comprehension
of A WHOLE; in taking general ideas only. 39
DISCOURSE XII.
Particular methods of study of little consequence
-Little of the art can be taught.-Love of
method often a love of idleness. Pittori improv-
visatori apt to be careless and incorrect; seldom
original and striking :-This proceeds from
their not studying the works of other masters.
69
DISCOURSE XIII.
Art not merely imitation, but under the direction
of the Imagination. In what manner Poetry,
Painting, Acting, Gardening, and Architecture,
depart from Nature
DISCOURSE XIV.
Page 109
Character of Gainsborough; his excellencies and
defects.
DISCOURSE XV.
145
The President takes leave of the Academy. A
Review of the Discourses. The study of the
Works of Michael Angelo recommended.. 179
The IDLER, No. 76. False Criticisms on Paint-
ing 219
No. 79. The Grand Style of Painting
229
No. 82. The true idea of Beauty
Journey to Flanders and Holland.....
235
245