An Essay Upon Prints : Containing Remarks upon the Principles of Picturesque Beauty
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Paperback / softback
ISBN-10
110806678X
ISBN-13
9781108066785
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
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Cambridge University Press
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GB
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GB
Publication Date
Mar 20th, 2014
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278 Pages
Weight
368 grams
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21.50 x 13.90 x 1.80 cms
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Theory of artPhilosophy: aestheticsPhilosophy: aesthetics
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Clergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin (1724–1804) is best known for his works on the picturesque. This appraisal of prints, first published anonymously in 1768 to positive reviews, defines the concept as 'a term expressive of that peculiar kind of beauty, which is agreeable in a picture'.
Clergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin (1724–1804) is best known for his works on the picturesque. His approach as a teacher was enlightened: during his time as headmaster of Cheam School, his aim was to prepare his pupils for life. Moving in 1777 to become vicar of Boldre, Hampshire, where he remained for the rest of his life, he was able to endow two schools there with income from his successful writings. This knowledgeable appraisal of the print as an art form, and of its foremost practitioners, was first published anonymously in 1768 to positive reviews. It defines picturesque as 'a term expressive of that peculiar kind of beauty, which is agreeable in a picture'. Gilpin further developed and explored the concept in his volumes of Observations on various parts of Britain, which are also reissued in this series.
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