Transcriber's note: Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_). Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=). SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS' DISCOURSES: Edited, with an Introduction, by HELEN ZIMMERN. Walter Scott London: 24 Warwick Lane Paternoster Row 1887 CONTENTS. DISCOURSE I. PAGE The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1 DISCOURSE II. The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III. The great leading principles of the grand style.--Of beauty.--The genuine habits of nature to be distinguished from those of fashion 25 DISCOURSE IV. General ideas the presiding principle which regulates every part of Art; Invention, Expression, Colouring, and Drapery.--Two distinct styles in history-painting; the grand and the ornamental.--The schools in which each is to be found.--The composite style.--The style formed on local customs and habits, or a partial view of nature 39 DISCOURSE V. Circumspection required in endeavouring to unite contrary excellencies.--The expression of a mixed passion not to be attempted.--Examples of those who excelled in the great style.--Raffaelle, Michel Angelo, those two extraordinary men compared with each other.--The characteristical style.--Salvator Rosa mentioned as an example of that style; and opposed to Carlo Maratti.--Sketch of the characters of Poussin and Rubens.--These two Painters entirely dissimilar, but consistent with themselves.--This consistency required in all parts of the Art 58 DISCOURSE VI. Imitation.--Genius begins where rules end.--Invention; acquired by being conversant with the inventions of others.--The true method of imitating.--Borrowing, how far allowable.--Something to be gathered from every school 74 DISCOURSE VII.