“Invention strictly speaking, is little more than a new combination of those images which have been previously gathered and deposited in the memory; nothing can come from nothing.”
Quote by Joshua Reynolds
Work
Discourses on the Fine Arts Delivered to the Students of the Royal Academy
This book compiles a series of lectures that delve into the theoretical and practical aspects of fine arts, offering insights to students at the Royal Academy. more
Author
Joshua Reynolds
Joshua Reynolds was an influential English painter, recognized for his portraits and landscapes. Born on July 16, 1723, and passing away on February 23, 1792, Reynolds played a significant role in the development of the English portrait school and is often considered the first president of the Royal Academy of Arts. more
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