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Page 253
An equilateral triangle yields not to a square in regularity nor in uniformity of parts
, and it is more simple . But an equilateral triangle is less beautiful than a square ,
which must be owing to inferiority of order in the position of its parts . The sides ...
An equilateral triangle yields not to a square in regularity nor in uniformity of parts
, and it is more simple . But an equilateral triangle is less beautiful than a square ,
which must be owing to inferiority of order in the position of its parts . The sides ...
Page 257
without so much as the appearance of regularity ; and a chain of mountains still
more agreeable , without being arranged in any order . But these facts
considered in a proper light , afford not an objection . Regularity , order , and
uniformity , are ...
without so much as the appearance of regularity ; and a chain of mountains still
more agreeable , without being arranged in any order . But these facts
considered in a proper light , afford not an objection . Regularity , order , and
uniformity , are ...
Page 299
Thus it is , that the delightful emotion of grandeur , depends little on order and
regularity . And when the emotion is at its height by a survey of the greatest
objects , order and regularity are almost totally disregarded . The same
observation is ...
Thus it is , that the delightful emotion of grandeur , depends little on order and
regularity . And when the emotion is at its height by a survey of the greatest
objects , order and regularity are almost totally disregarded . The same
observation is ...
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| Title | Elements of Criticism, Volume 1 Classics in art and literary criticism Elements of Criticism, Lord Henry Home Kames |
| Author | Lord Henry Home Kames |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Johnson Reprint Corporation, 1967 |
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