A Dialogue On The Distinct Characters Of The Picturesque And The Beautiful

A Dialogue On The Distinct Characters Of The Picturesque And The Beautiful: In Answer To The Objections Of Mr. Knight (1801) is a book written by Uvedale Price. The book is a response to objections made by Mr. Knight regarding the differences between the picturesque and the beautiful. Price engages in a dialogue with Mr. Knight, discussing the distinct characteristics of the two concepts and arguing that the picturesque is characterized by roughness, irregularity, and asymmetry, while the beautiful is characterized by smoothness, symmetry, and regularity. The book also explores the relationship between the picturesque and the sublime, as well as the role of the imagination in appreciating these concepts. Overall, A Dialogue On The Distinct Characters Of The Picturesque And The Beautiful offers a thoughtful and insightful exploration of the aesthetics of landscape and the ways in which we perceive and appreciate the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.