Joshua Reynolds' Discourses

By Joshua Reynolds

Book Overview

Joshua Reynolds' Discourses is a book that was originally published in 1887. It is a collection of essays and lectures that were given by the renowned British painter, Joshua Reynolds, during his time as the first president of the Royal Academy of Arts in London. The book is divided into 15 chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of art and the artistic process. In these discourses, Reynolds discusses a wide range of topics, including the importance of drawing, the use of color, the role of imagination, and the value of studying the works of the Old Masters. He also provides practical advice for artists, such as how to choose subjects, how to compose a painting, and how to handle different types of materials. Throughout the book, Reynolds emphasizes the importance of studying nature and observing the world around us in order to create truly great works of art. He also stresses the need for artists to constantly strive for improvement and to never be satisfied with their current level of skill. Overall, Joshua Reynolds' Discourses is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of art or in the development of artistic techniques and principles. It provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the most influential artists of the 18th century and offers timeless advice that is still relevant to artists today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104387204
• ISBN13: 9781104387204
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"