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100 1 _aFuseli, Henry,
_d1741-1825
245 1 0 _aLectures on painting, delivered at the Royal Academy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-07-09
508 _aCharlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Lectures on Painting" by Henry Fuseli is an academic text written in the early 19th century. The work consists of a series of lectures that were delivered at the Royal Academy, focusing on the principles and history of painting, with additional observations and notes aimed at students and those interested in art. The text seeks to provide a deeper understanding of the evolution of artistic techniques and styles, particularly from ancient to modern times. The opening of "Lectures on Painting" presents an introduction to the challenges of discussing art in a formal setting while emphasizing the prerequisites for effective learning in the field. Fuseli outlines his intention to guide his audience through the complexities of artistic expression, defining essential terms like nature, beauty, and genius. He frames the history of painting as an odyssey that begins with ancient art, exploring the nuances and advancements made by notable figures such as Polygnotus and Zeuxis. The lecturer prepares his listeners not only for an exploration of historical styles but also for an investigation of the deeper meanings behind artistic endeavors and their transformation through time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1820
653 _aPainting
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/lecturesonpainti00fuse_1/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71154
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