An Essay On Painting: In Two Epistles To Mr. Romney (1781)

By William Hayley

Book Overview

""An Essay On Painting: In Two Epistles To Mr. Romney"" is a book written by William Hayley in 1781. The book is a collection of two letters or epistles addressed to the famous painter George Romney. In these letters, Hayley presents his thoughts and ideas on painting, its history, and its significance in society. The book is an important work in the field of art criticism and provides insights into the art and culture of the 18th century. Hayley's writing is characterized by a strong emphasis on the importance of imagination and creativity in painting. He argues that art should be a reflection of the artist's innermost thoughts and emotions, and that it should be a means of expressing the beauty and complexity of the natural world. Overall, ""An Essay On Painting"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and theory of art, as well as for those who appreciate the beauty and power of painting as an art form.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104023989
• ISBN13: 9781104023980
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 2.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"