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EDITED BY ERNEST RHYS.
REYNOLDS' DISCOURSES.
HARVARD
COLLEGE
JUL 19 1932
LIBRARY
CONTENTS.
DISCOURSE I.
The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.—
Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.-
That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the
young students.-That a premature disposition to a masterly dex-
terity be repressed.-That diligence be constantly recommended,
and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object
DISCOURSE II.
The course and order of study.-The different stages of Art.-Much
copying discountenanced.-The Artist at all times and in all places
should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his
Art
DISCOURSE III.
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The great leading principles of the grand style.-Of beauty.-The
genuine habits of nature to be distinguished from those of fashion 25
DISCOURSE IV.
General ideas the presiding principle which regulates every part of Art;
Invention, Expression, Colouring, and Drapery.-Two distinct
styles in history-painting; the grand and the ornamental.-The
schools in which each is to be found.-The composite style.-The
style formed on local customs and habits, or a partial view of
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nature
DISCOURSE V.
Circumspection required in endeavouring to unite contrary excellencies.
-The expression of a mixed passion not to be attempted.-
Examples of those who excelled in the great style.-Raffaelle,
Michel Angelo, those two extraordinary men compared with each
other. The characteristical style.-Salvator Rosa mentioned as
an example of that style; and opposed to Carlo Maratti.-Sketch
of the characters of Poussin and Rubens.-These two Painters
entirely dissimilar, but consistent with themselves.-This con-
sistency required in all parts of the Art
DISCOURSE VI.
Imitation.-Genius begins where rules end.-Invention: acquired by
being conversant with the inventions of others.-The true method
of imitating.-Borrowing, how far allowable.-Something to be
gathered from every school
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