Practical Essays On Various Branches Of The Fine Arts: To Which Is Added, A Critical Inquiry Into The Principles And Practice Of The Late Sir David Wi

By John Burnet

Book Overview

""Practical Essays On Various Branches Of The Fine Arts: To Which Is Added, A Critical Inquiry Into The Principles And Practice Of The Late Sir David Wilkie"" is a book written by John Burnet in 1848. The book is a collection of essays that cover various aspects of the fine arts, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and engraving. The essays provide practical advice and insights into the techniques and methods used by artists in these different fields.In addition to the essays, the book also includes a critical inquiry into the principles and practice of the late Sir David Wilkie, a renowned Scottish painter. Burnet examines Wilkie's style and technique, as well as his impact on the art world.Overall, ""Practical Essays On Various Branches Of The Fine Arts"" is a valuable resource for artists, art students, and anyone interested in the history and practice of the fine arts. It provides practical advice and insights into different artistic techniques, as well as a critical analysis of the work of one of the most important artists of the time.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: 1437081045
• ISBN13: 9781437081046
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"