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

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• 440 Seiten
• 16 Lesestunden

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Focusing on the aesthetic concepts of the picturesque, sublime, and beautiful, this essay explores how studying art can enhance one's appreciation of real landscapes. The work, originally published in 1796, presents a thoughtful analysis of these themes and their significance in understanding nature's beauty. This reprint maintains the integrity of the original text, offering readers a chance to engage with historical perspectives on landscape appreciation and artistic representation.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Paperback