Lectures on the History and Principles of PaintingLongman, 1833 - 477 pages |
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Page xiii
... mind , that I was not sufficiently pre- pared to find a still greater power exhibited in them , creating and ... minds most strongly and consequently most durably ; which compel us to admire or venerate ; which elevate us above all ...
... mind , that I was not sufficiently pre- pared to find a still greater power exhibited in them , creating and ... minds most strongly and consequently most durably ; which compel us to admire or venerate ; which elevate us above all ...
Page xv
... mind . To those of M. Angelo , these remarks most specifically apply ; although they are more calcu- lated to make an impression at first sight than Raffaelle's : a power which they owe to their singular diversity from all others which ...
... mind . To those of M. Angelo , these remarks most specifically apply ; although they are more calcu- lated to make an impression at first sight than Raffaelle's : a power which they owe to their singular diversity from all others which ...
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... mind is not bewildered as if mere ima- ginary objects were presented for its contempla- tion . But , excepting on the ceiling , the scene consists of scattered parts without a readily apparent union ; and that being felt by the com- mon ...
... mind is not bewildered as if mere ima- ginary objects were presented for its contempla- tion . But , excepting on the ceiling , the scene consists of scattered parts without a readily apparent union ; and that being felt by the com- mon ...
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... mind ; and have asked myself , if the art or the beholder were in fault ? In answer , I could only find a justification of a remark made by Sir J. Reynolds , " that an understanding and a relish of the excellencies of refined art , are ...
... mind ; and have asked myself , if the art or the beholder were in fault ? In answer , I could only find a justification of a remark made by Sir J. Reynolds , " that an understanding and a relish of the excellencies of refined art , are ...
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... mind being given to those who go abroad to learn to admire pictures and statues . Going to see those finished ... minds ; and too often employed as mere furniture , or in a worse manner , by many , whom few regard , and none can honour ...
... mind being given to those who go abroad to learn to admire pictures and statues . Going to see those finished ... minds ; and too often employed as mere furniture , or in a worse manner , by many , whom few regard , and none can honour ...
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