On the Art of Writing · Character
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Painter and writer on art, quoted on general principles.
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Also known as Reynolds
First appearance: lecture vii some principles reaffirmed
Sir Joshua Reynolds shows up with force in Lecture II: The Practice of Writing. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Quoted extensively from his Discourses to illustrate how studying old masters fosters invention and originality in practice.
Sir Joshua Reynolds first appears in 0009 lecture vii some principles reaffirmed.
In Lecture II: The Practice of Writing: Quoted extensively from his Discourses to illustrate how studying old masters fosters invention and originality in practice.
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