DISCOURSE IV.

General Ideas, the preciding principle which regulates

every part of Art; Invention, Expression, Colouring

and Drapery. Two distinct styles in History-Paint-

ing; the Grand, and the Ornamental. The Schools

in which each is to be found. The composite style.

The style formed on local customs and habits, or a

partial view of Nature.

DISCOURSE V.

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Circumspection required in endeavouring to unite con-

trary Excellencies. The expression of a mixed

passion not to be attempted.-Examples of those

who excelled in the Great Style; Raffaelle, Michael

Angelo. Those two extraordinary men compared

with each other.The characteristical Style.-Sal-

vator Rosa mentioned as an example of that style;

and opposed to Carlo Maratti.-Sketch of the cha-

racters of Poussin and Rubens. These two Painters

entirely dissimilar, but consistent with themselves.

This consistency required in all parts of the Art.

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DISCOURSE VI.

Imitation.-Genius begins where Rules end.-Inven

tion; acquired by being conversant with the inven-

tions of others.-The true method of imitating.—

Borrowing, how far allowable.-Something to be

gathered from every School .......

...

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DISCOURSE VII.

The reality of a standard of Taste,as wellas of corporal Beauty. Beside this immutable truth, there are secondary truths, which are variable; both requiring the attention of the Artist, in proportion to their

The principles of Art, whether Poetry or Painting, have their foundation in the mind; such as Novelty Variety, and Contrast; these in their excess become defects.-Simplicity. Its excess disagreeable.-Rules not to be always observed in their literal sense: sufficient to preserve the spirit of the law.-Observations on the Prize-Pictures..

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DISCOURSE I.

DELIVERED AT THE OPENING OF

THE ROYAL ACADEMY,

JANUARY 2, 1769.

VOL. I.