Reynolds by Randall Davies
"Reynolds" by Randall Davies is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book provides a detailed exploration of the life and work of Sir Joshua Reynolds, a prominent English painter of the 18th century. The focus is primarily on Reynolds' influence on British art and his contributions to portraiture, as well as the evolution of artistic standards during his time. The content emphasizes Reynolds' journey from a young artistin Devonshire to becoming the first president of the Royal Academy. It chronicles his artistic development, significant works, and key relationships, including his time studying in Italy, which greatly shaped his style. The book also highlights the various portraits he created, including notable figures of his era, and discusses his teaching philosophy that encouraged a broader interpretation of artistic genius. Throughout, the author showcases Reynolds' artistic legacy, demonstrating how he revitalized portrait painting in England and laid the foundation for future generations of artists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Davies, Randall, 1866-1946 |
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| Title | Reynolds |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Shaun Pinder, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50315 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 105 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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