The Works Of Sir Joshua Reynolds V2

The Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds V2 is a comprehensive collection of the writings of the renowned 18th-century English painter, Sir Joshua Reynolds. The book contains a variety of Reynolds' works including his Discourses, Idlers, A Journey to Flanders and Holland, and his Commentary on Du Fresnoy's Art of Painting. Reynolds' Discourses are a series of lectures he delivered to the students of the Royal Academy of Arts, where he served as its first president. These lectures cover a wide range of topics related to art and painting, including the principles of composition, the use of color, and the importance of studying the works of the Old Masters.The Idlers are a collection of essays that Reynolds wrote for a literary magazine in the 1750s. These essays cover a variety of topics, from art and literature to politics and society.A Journey to Flanders and Holland is Reynolds' account of his travels to these regions in the 1780s. In this work, he provides a detailed description of the art and architecture he encountered, as well as his impressions of the people and culture.Finally, Reynolds' Commentary on Du Fresnoy's Art of Painting is a critical analysis of a 17th-century French treatise on painting. In this work, Reynolds provides his own insights into the principles of painting and how they can be applied to create great works of art.Overall, The Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds V2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art and writings of one of the most influential painters of the 18th century.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.