An Essay on the Picturesque

as compared with the sublime and the beautiful - and, on the use of studying pictures, for the purpose of improving real landscape - Vol. 2

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• Uvedale Price

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460pagine

Tempo di lettura

17ore

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Exploring the concepts of the picturesque, sublime, and beautiful, this volume delves into the aesthetic principles that govern landscape appreciation. It emphasizes the importance of studying art to enhance one's understanding of real landscapes. This reprint maintains the integrity of the original 1796 edition, offering readers insights into 18th-century thought on nature and aesthetics. The work serves as both a philosophical treatise and a practical guide for those interested in the interplay between art and the natural world.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2018

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