Sir Joshua Reynolds' Discourses: Edited, with an Introduction, by Helen Zimmern

· 1792

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 dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1 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 10…

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