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... arts , they are evolved , by studying the fenfitive part of human nature , and by learning what objects are naturally agreeable , and what are naturally difagreeable . The man who aspires to be a critic in these arts , must pierce still ...
... arts , they are evolved , by studying the fenfitive part of human nature , and by learning what objects are naturally agreeable , and what are naturally difagreeable . The man who aspires to be a critic in these arts , must pierce still ...
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... arts , redoubles the entertainment these arts afford . the man who refigns himself entirely to sen- timent or feeling , without interpofing any fort of judgment , poetry , mufic , painting , are mere pastime . In the prime of life ...
... arts , redoubles the entertainment these arts afford . the man who refigns himself entirely to sen- timent or feeling , without interpofing any fort of judgment , poetry , mufic , painting , are mere pastime . In the prime of life ...
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... arts are calculated for our entertainment , or for making agree- able impreffions ; and , by that circumstance , are distinguished from the useful arts . In order then to be a critic in the fine arts , it is neceffary , as above hinted ...
... arts are calculated for our entertainment , or for making agree- able impreffions ; and , by that circumstance , are distinguished from the useful arts . In order then to be a critic in the fine arts , it is neceffary , as above hinted ...
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