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Author Reynolds, Frances, 1729-1807
Commentator Clifford, James L. (James Lowry), 1901-1978
LoC No. 51013000
Title An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Taste, and of the Origin of our Ideas of Beauty, etc.
Note Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 27
Note Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Taste, and of the Origin of our Ideas…" by Frances Reynolds is a philosophical treatise written in the late 18th century. The work falls under the category of scientific publication, specifically within the realm of aesthetics, and engages deeply with the notions of taste, beauty, and moral excellence. Reynolds offers her insights during a transformative period in the philosophy of art and aesthetics, when thinkers were moving away from strict classical standards and beginning to explore more subjective interpretations of beauty. In this work, Reynolds embarks on an exploration of aesthetic principles, dissecting the nature and origin of taste through a thoughtful analysis. She presents a mental schema involving concepts such as common sense, beauty, grace, and sublimity, highlighting their interconnections and the moral implications of aesthetic appreciation. Through careful reasoning, she argues for the inherent relationship between beauty and moral virtue, suggesting that true taste arises from a deep-seated impulse toward good. Notably, her thoughts exhibit originality, even as they grapple with prevailing philosophical ideas of her time, leading to an examination of how personal and cultural perceptions shape our understanding of beauty and taste in both art and nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class N: Fine Arts
Subject Aesthetics
Subject Art -- Philosophy
Category Text
EBook-No. 13485
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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